Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Cash Out Pawn & Guns is a licensed pawnbroker and federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) located at 4581 N Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. We operate in compliance with the Florida Pawnbroking Act (Chapter 539, Florida Statutes) and all applicable federal and state laws.

For any privacy-related questions, you may contact us directly using the information at the bottom of this page.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in two ways: directly from you during in-store transactions, and automatically when you visit our website.

In-Store Transactions — As required by Florida law, we collect the following for all pawn, buy, and sell transactions:

• Full legal name and date of birth
• Government-issued photo ID number, type, and issuing state
• Physical description (as required by Florida Statutes Chapter 539)
• Home address and contact information
• Thumbprint or signature, as required
• Description and details of items pawned, bought, or sold

Firearm Transactions — For all firearm purchases and FFL transfers, we collect additional information as required by federal law, including ATF Form 4473 data.

Website — When you visit our website, we may automatically collect basic usage data such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and IP address through standard analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

• To process and document pawn loans, purchases, and sales as required by Florida law
• To comply with federal firearms regulations, including background check requirements
• To report transaction data to local law enforcement as mandated by Florida Statutes
• To verify ownership of items and prevent the receipt of stolen property
• To contact you regarding an active pawn loan or transaction
• To improve our website and customer experience through anonymous analytics

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With local law enforcement agencies as required under Florida Statutes Chapter 539 (daily transaction reporting)
• With the ATF and NICS for federally mandated firearm background checks
• With legal or regulatory authorities when required by a valid court order, subpoena, or applicable law
• With service providers who assist in operating our business (e.g., point-of-sale software), strictly under confidentiality agreements

5. Legal Obligations & Law Enforcement

As a licensed pawnbroker in the State of Florida, we are legally required to report all pawn and secondhand merchandise transactions to local law enforcement on a daily basis. This is a mandatory requirement under Florida Statutes Chapter 539 and is not optional.

Similarly, all firearm transactions are reported to the ATF as required under the Gun Control Act and applicable federal regulations. Background check results are processed through the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

6. Website & Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous usage statistics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

• We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most visited).
• We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
• You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not function correctly as a result.
• We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels for ad targeting.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as required by applicable law. Under Florida Statutes and federal firearms regulations, pawn and firearm transaction records must be kept for specified minimum periods.

• Pawn transaction records are retained for a minimum of 3 years as required by Florida law.
• Firearm transaction records (ATF Form 4473) are retained for a minimum of 20 years as required by federal law.
• Website analytics data is retained in anonymous, aggregated form and does not include personally identifiable information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable physical, administrative, and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Secure storage of all physical transaction records on-site
• Restricted access to customer records — only authorized staff may access transaction data
• Use of industry-standard security practices for any digital systems storing customer information

While we strive to protect your information, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using best practices to safeguard your data.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information, where not prohibited by law

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information from our records, to the extent permitted by law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website or display in our store. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us using any of the methods below.