Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 17, 2026
At Ballistic Barn ("Ballistic Barn," "we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information when you visit BallisticBarn.com or interact with our products and services.
Ballistic Barn is owned and operated by Ketchum Industries Inc., an online-only retailer based in Fredericksburg, Texas. We do not operate a retail storefront.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information that is collected automatically when you use our website.
Information You Provide
This may include:
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Name
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Billing address
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Shipping address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Account credentials
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Order history
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Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
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Customer service communications
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Product reviews you choose to submit
We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit BallisticBarn.com, we may automatically collect information such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Operating system
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referring websites
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Search terms
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Approximate geographic location
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Website interactions
This information helps us improve our website, detect fraud, analyze performance, and provide a better shopping experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Process and fulfill orders
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Communicate about your order
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Provide customer support
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Improve our website and services
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Detect and prevent fraud
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Personalize your shopping experience
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Send marketing emails (only where permitted or requested)
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Respond to legal obligations
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Maintain website security
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Analyze website performance
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Like most e-commerce websites, Ballistic Barn uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and enhance your shopping experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow websites to recognize your browser.
We may use the following categories of cookies.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples include:
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Shopping cart functionality
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Customer login
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Checkout process
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Security features
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Session management
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Fraud prevention
These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may collect information such as:
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Most visited pages
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Traffic sources
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Bounce rates
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Website performance
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Error reporting
We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics providers.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, including:
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Saved shopping cart
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Language preferences
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Recently viewed products
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Account preferences
Advertising & Marketing Cookies
If enabled, we may use advertising technologies provided by partners such as Google, Meta (Facebook), or other advertising platforms to:
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Measure advertising performance
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Display relevant advertisements
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Limit repetitive advertising
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Improve future marketing campaigns
These cookies may be placed by third-party providers.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
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Delete cookies
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Block cookies
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Receive notifications before cookies are stored
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Control cookie preferences
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including checkout and account features.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party providers that help operate our business.
These may include:
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BigCommerce
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Payment processors
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Shipping carriers
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Email marketing providers
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Analytics providers
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Fraud prevention services
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Tax calculation providers
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Customer communication platforms
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to safeguard your information.
Payment Security
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers using industry-standard encryption.
Ballistic Barn does not retain complete payment card information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:
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Promotions
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Product announcements
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New arrivals
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Sales
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Educational content
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails.
Transactional emails related to orders may still be sent.
Account Security
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
Product Reviews
If you submit a review, certain information such as your first name, last initial, or review content may become publicly visible.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information in reviews.
Children's Privacy
Ballistic Barn is not directed toward children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Firearm-Related Products
Ballistic Barn sells firearm parts and accessories intended for lawful use.
Customers are responsible for ensuring that any products they purchase comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws before placing an order.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information when necessary with:
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Payment processors
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Shipping providers
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Fraud prevention providers
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Website hosting providers
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Government authorities when legally required
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Professional advisers assisting our business operations
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you reside, you may have rights that include:
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Accessing your personal information
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Correcting inaccurate information
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Requesting deletion of personal information
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Requesting a copy of your information
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Opting out of certain advertising activities
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Limiting certain processing activities where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
California and Other U.S. State Privacy Laws
Residents of states with applicable privacy laws, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, Utah, and others, may have additional privacy rights under state law.
Where required, Ballistic Barn will honor applicable consumer privacy requests in accordance with those laws.
International Visitors
Although Ballistic Barn primarily serves customers within the United States, visitors from other countries may access our website.
Where applicable, we will process personal information in accordance with relevant privacy laws governing those visitors.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Complete transactions
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Maintain business records
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Meet legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce agreements
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Improve our services
Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting the revised version on this page.
The Effective Date at the top of this policy will indicate the latest revision.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.
Ballistic Barn
Owned and Operated by Ketchum Industries Inc.
Fredericksburg, Texas, USA
Email: sales@ballisticbarn.com
Website: BallisticBarn.com
Last updated: July 17, 2026.