Privacy Policy · Blaine, MN
TRUE NORTH
SURFACE WORKS
How we collect, use, and protect your information
This Privacy Policy describes how True North Surface Works ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit www.truenorthsurfaceworks.com, request a quote, drop off work, or complete a firearm transfer or purchase with us.
Information We Collect
Site & Device Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect basic technical information such as your browser type, IP address, time zone, and the pages you view. This may be gathered through cookies and standard server logs, and is used to keep the site working and understand general usage. Most browsers let you disable cookies if you prefer.
Information You Provide
When you contact us, request a quote, drop off parts, or place an order, we collect information you give us — such as your name, phone number, email address, and details about the work you want done.
Firearm Transaction Information
For FFL transfers, firearm sales, and NFA transactions, federal and Minnesota law require us to collect and verify identification and eligibility information — including the information recorded on ATF Form 4473, the details needed to run a NICS background check, and your Minnesota Permit to Purchase or Permit to Carry where applicable. Providing this information is a legal condition of completing a firearm transaction.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Prepare quotes, complete coating, laser, powder coat, and firearm services, and process your order.
Contact you about your job, respond to questions, and provide invoices or status updates.
Meet our federal and state recordkeeping obligations as a licensed FFL, including ATF and NICS requirements.
Understand general usage and keep our website secure and functioning.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to run our business — for example, with distributors or payment processors to complete an order you have requested — and as required to comply with applicable federal and state law, including responding to a subpoena, lawful request, or ATF/NICS requirement, or to protect our rights.
Firearm Transaction Records
Records related to firearm transactions — including ATF Form 4473 and our Acquisition & Disposition (A&D) records — are federally mandated. We retain and handle these records as required by the ATF. Because their retention is a legal obligation, these records are not deleted on request.
Data Retention & Minors
Data Retention
We keep order and contact information for our business records for as long as needed to serve you and meet our legal obligations. Firearm transaction records are retained for the period required by federal and state law.
Minors
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18. Firearm purchases and transfers require that you meet the minimum age and eligibility requirements set by federal and Minnesota law.
Your Choices & Updates
Your Choices
You may ask us to review, correct, or delete the contact information we hold about you, subject to the firearm recordkeeping obligations described above. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The current version is always posted on this page.
Contact Us: If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, email us at [email protected] or reach us through our contact page, where our address and phone number are listed.