Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how the operator of faahelisafety.org (the "Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the Site. The Site is an editorial reference library on US helicopter safety and FAA rotorcraft compliance.
1. Who we are
The Site is operated by the publisher of faahelisafety.org, an independent editorial publication. Editorial contact: hello@faahelisafety.org or via the contact form.
2. Information we collect
We collect the following limited information:
- Contact form data - name, email address, and message you submit voluntarily via the editorial contact form.
- Server log data - IP address, browser user agent, timestamp, referring URL. Logs are retained briefly for security and operational purposes.
- Analytics data (only after consent) - aggregated, anonymized page-view statistics. We do not use cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use the Site for behavioral advertising or remarketing. The Site is funded entirely by its operator.
3. How we use information
- To respond to editorial inquiries submitted via the contact form (corrections, topic requests, source disputes, partnership inquiries).
- To improve content quality based on aggregated, anonymized usage statistics.
- To maintain Site security and prevent abuse.
5. Legal basis (EEA / UK readers)
If you visit from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR / UK GDPR:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) - for analytics cookies.
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) - for responding to editorial inquiries and basic Site operation/security.
6. California residents (CCPA / CPRA)
We do not "sell" or "share" personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. California residents have the right to know, delete, and correct personal information we hold. Contact hello@faahelisafety.org to exercise these rights.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for analytics at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact hello@faahelisafety.org.
8. Data retention
Contact form messages are retained for as long as needed to respond and for a reasonable period thereafter for editorial recordkeeping. Server logs are retained for a short period for security purposes. Analytics data (after consent) is aggregated and not tied to identifiable individuals.
9. Third-party services
The Site may use a privacy-friendly analytics provider that processes only aggregated, non-identifying statistics. We do not embed third-party advertising networks, social tracking pixels, or behavioral retargeting tags.
10. Children
The Site is intended for adult readers - helicopter pilots, instructors, Part 135 operators, and aviation safety professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes are reflected by the "Last updated" date in the header of this page.
12. Editorial disclaimer
The content on this Site is editorial reference only. It is not flight instruction, not legal advice, and not a substitute for the active eCFR text of 14 CFR, an FAA Advisory Circular or Order, your aircraft's Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) or Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), or qualified aviation legal counsel.
Always verify regulatory and operational requirements with the FAA, your AME, your CFI/CFI-H, an aviation attorney, or your aircraft manufacturer before flight or compliance decisions.
13. Contact
Questions about this policy: hello@faahelisafety.org or via the editorial contact form.