Privacy Policy – Chief Pilot Academy
Effective Date: August 29, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chief Pilot Academy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, address, email address, phone number, and government-issued identification (e.g., passport, driver’s license).
- Flight and Training Information: Pilot logbooks, training records, medical certificates, and other information related to your aviation experience and qualifications.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, bank account information, and billing address.
- Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails, phone calls, and in-person conversations.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our flight training programs and services.
- To process payments and maintain financial records.
- To communicate with you about your training, our services, and promotional offers.
- To comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and other legal requirements.
- To improve our website and services.
- To ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and aircraft.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent.
- To Comply with the Law: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
- To Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- For Safety and Security: We may share information to protect the safety and security of our students, staff, and property.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our contact information below.
7. Cookies
Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: