1. Overview
CarryMaps ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website as a free, educational reference tool for information about U.S. concealed carry laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
By using CarryMaps, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- General geographic location (country, state — not precise location)
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
Information You Provide
CarryMaps does not currently require account registration or collect personal information directly. If we add contact forms in the future, this policy will be updated.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You may also opt out at aboutads.info.
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, such as session management. These cannot be disabled.
4. Third-Party Advertising
CarryMaps is monetized through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
These third-party ad servers or networks use technology to serve advertisements and links on our site. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. They may also use other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons) to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to personalize content.
CarryMaps has no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers. You should review the privacy policies of those third parties for more information.
For more information about how Google uses data from partner sites, visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites.
5. How We Use Information
Information collected is used to:
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve content
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Detect and prevent technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain analytics data in accordance with Google Analytics' default retention settings. Advertising-related data is managed by Google per their own data retention policies.
7. Children's Privacy
CarryMaps is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. CarryMaps does not sell personal information. For questions about your California privacy rights, use the contact information below.
9. External Links
CarryMaps contains links to official government websites (state legislatures, agencies) and occasionally to affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@carrymaps.com