Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Overview

Gun & Ammo Matcher is a reference tool. We do not collect, store, or sell personal information. There are no user accounts, no login system, and no personal data stored on our servers. This page explains the minimal data processing that occurs when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

Like most websites, our server automatically logs standard technical information when you visit:

  • IP address — temporarily logged by nginx for security and rate-limiting
  • Browser type and version — from HTTP headers
  • Pages visited — logged in standard server access logs
  • Timestamp — date and time of each request

These logs are used solely for:

  • Detecting and preventing abuse (DDoS, scraping, brute force)
  • Diagnosing server errors and performance issues
  • Aggregated traffic analysis (page views, popular content)

Server logs are rotated and automatically deleted after 30 days. They are never shared with third parties.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects anonymized data including:

  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) and browser
  • Referral source (how you found our site)

GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information (PII). IP addresses are anonymized by Google before storage. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

Gun & Ammo Matcher does not set any first-party cookies. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any persistent cookie-based tracking.

Third-party cookies: Google Analytics sets _ga and _ga_* cookies for anonymous session measurement. These are first-party cookies set by the gtag.js script served from Google's domain. You can block these via your browser's privacy settings.

Third-Party Services

Our site connects to the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts — serves the Inter typeface for page rendering. Google may log font requests.
  • Google Analytics — anonymous traffic measurement (see Analytics section above).
  • Buy Me a Coffee / Patreon / PayPal — donation links. These are external links; you leave our site when clicking them.

Deal links on our Hot Deals page point to external retailers (Palmetto State Armory, Sportsman's, Cabela's, etc.). We do not track which deals you click.

Email Communications

We do not send marketing emails, newsletters, or automated communications. If you email us at herbertucci@gmail.com with a suggestion or correction, we will only use your email address to respond to your message. We never add email addresses to any list or share them with third parties.

Disclaimer

Gun & Ammo Matcher is a reference tool. Always verify firearm-ammunition compatibility with the manufacturer's official documentation before firing. Using incorrect ammunition can result in catastrophic failure, injury, or death.

All specifications are provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranty regarding the completeness or correctness of the data. Follow all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms and ammunition.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at herbertucci@gmail.com.