Effective Date: May 2, 2026    |    Last Updated: June 1, 2026

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Welcome to Carry Compass™ (“Carry Compass™,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Carry Compass™ collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services.

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By accessing or using Carry Compass™, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

 

A. Information You Provide

When you create a profile or use app features, we may collect:

• Name or display name

• Email address

• Home state

• Permit or license state

• Permit/license expiration date

• Optional permit-related information entered by the user.

• Saved trip information

• Attorney contact information

• Emergency contact information (if entered)

You are not required to provide all optional information.

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B. Location Information

With your permission, Carry Compass™ may collect:

• Real-time GPS location

• Background location (if enabled by the user)

• Route and destination information

 

This information is used solely to:

• Provide state border alerts

• Deliver state-specific firearm law notifications

• Improve route planning functionality

• Enhance travel compliance features

Location services can be turned off at any time in your device settings.

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C. Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• Device type

• Operating system

• App version

• Browser type

• IP address

• Crash reports

• Usage analytics

• Referral sources

This helps us improve performance, security, and user experience.

 

D. Advertising and Analytics Data

If advertisements are displayed within the app, we may collect:

• Ad impressions

• Ad clicks

• General engagement metrics

 

We may use analytics tools to understand:

• Feature usage

• Popular states searched

• Route planning activity

• Notification engagement

We do not sell your personal information to advertisers.

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Analytics information may be collected through services such as Firebase Analytics to help us understand app performance, feature usage, and user engagement.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide state-by-state firearm law guidance

• Deliver route-based compliance alerts

• Send push notifications related to state law alerts, trip planning, permit renewal reminders, and important service announcements

• Send permit renewal reminders

• Save user settings and travel history

• Improve app performance and features

• Respond to support requests

• Prevent fraud or abuse

• Display relevant advertisements

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

 

Carry Compass™ does not permanently store precise location data except as necessary to provide route-based features requested by the user. Location information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to provide app functionality.

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Carry Compass™ may send push notifications related to state law alerts, trip planning, permit renewal reminders, and important service announcements. Users may disable notifications at any time through their device settings.

 

3. Legal Information Disclaimer

Carry Compass™ provides general informational summaries of firearm laws and regulations. Laws can change at any time.

Carry Compass™ is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Users are responsible for independently verifying all applicable federal, state, and local laws before carrying or transporting firearms.

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4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

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We may share limited information with:
 

Service Providers

Trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the app, including:

• Cloud hosting providers

• Analytics providers

• Mapping providers

• Notification services

• Customer support tools

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We may use third-party service providers to help operate and improve Carry Compass™, including:

• Google Maps for mapping and route planning services

• Firebase Authentication for secure user account management

• Firebase Analytics for understanding app usage and improving functionality

• Firebase Cloud Messaging for delivering push notifications and alerts

These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services and support app functionality.

 

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights or users.

 

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission

• Secure authentication

• Role-based administrative controls

• Access restrictions

No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. User Controls

You may:

• Update your profile information

• Delete saved trips

• Disable notifications

• Disable location services

• Request account deletion

 

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data by emailing kurt@mycarrycompass.com. Upon verification of the request, we will delete or anonymize personal information except where retention is required by law.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide app functionality

• Meet legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our agreements

Inactive accounts may be deleted after an extended period of inactivity.

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8. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states, countries, or jurisdictions may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to personal information we maintain about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements

• Request information about how your personal information is used

• Request a copy of certain personal information you have provided to us

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us at: kurt@mycarrycompass.com

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9. Children’s Privacy

Carry Compass™ is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

 

10. Third-Party Services

Carry Compass™ may link to third-party websites, advertisers, attorneys, training providers, or mapping services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

 

11. Advertising

 

Carry Compass™ may display advertisements from third-party advertising partners. These partners may use device identifiers and general usage information to provide and measure advertising. Carry Compass™ does not share personally identifiable information with advertisers.

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13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When updates occur, we will revise:

Last Updated: June 1, 2026

Continued use of Carry Compass™ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

Contact Us

If you have privacy questions, contact:

Carry Compass™
A service of 2nd Amendment Day, LLC
Email: kurt@mycarrycompass.com
Website: www.mycarrycompass.com