Privacy Policy

Privacy Disclaimer

Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Viking Defense Services (VDS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors, clients, and students. This Privacy Disclaimer outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or enroll in our concealed carry training courses in Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. By using this website or our services, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other details you provide when registering for a concealed carry training course, contacting us, or submitting an application for certification.
• Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, or other financial details necessary to process payments for our services.
• Training-Related Information: Information required to verify your eligibility for concealed carry permits (e.g., completion certificates), as mandated by state authorities such as the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), or Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Website Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics collected via cookies or similar technologies to improve our website’s functionality.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process your registration and payment for concealed carry training courses.
• To provide certificates of completion or other documentation required for concealed carry permit applications in Arizona (A.R.S. § 13-3112), Florida (F.S. § 790.06), South Carolina (S.C. Code § 23-31-210), and Texas (Texas Gov’t Code § 411.188).
• To communicate with you about course schedules, updates, or additional services.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as reporting to state authorities or responding to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas).
• To analyze and improve our website and services.

How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment details) using secure protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS).
• Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel only, such as instructors or administrative staff.
• Storing data on secure servers with industry-standard protections against unauthorized access, loss, or breaches.
  However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information:

• To state agencies (e.g., AZDPS, FDACS, SLED, DPS) as required for concealed carry permit processing or compliance with state laws.
• To service providers (e.g., payment processors) who assist in operating our website or courses, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or law enforcement request.

State-Specific Privacy Considerations

• Arizona: We comply with Arizona’s data breach notification laws (A.R.S. § 18-551 et seq.) and will notify you if your personal information is compromised in a breach.
• Florida: We adhere to the Florida Information Protection Act (F.S. § 501.171), which mandates safeguards for personal data and notification in case of breaches affecting Florida residents.
• South Carolina: We follow South Carolina’s data breach laws (S.C. Code § 39-1-90), ensuring timely notification if your data is exposed.
• Texas: We comply with the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (Texas Bus. & Com. Code § 521.053), protecting your data and notifying you of breaches as required.

Your Choices

• You may opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., marketing emails) by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly.
• You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [insert contact information]. Note that training-related records may be retained as required by state law.

Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit website functionality. We may use anonymized data for analytics but do not track you for third-party advertising.

Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Disclaimer
VDS reserves the right to update this Privacy Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this periodically.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Disclaimer or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Info@VikingDefenseServices.com

last updated March 14th, 2025.