Privacy Policy

Aviation Academy (Scotland) ("we", "our", "us") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. We comply with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, date of birth, and other information provided through forms.Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and version, time zone settings, browser plug-in types, and usage data.Communication Data: Any correspondence you have with us, including messages via our website forms, email, or phone.Training Information: Information related to enrolment in our training programs, including any medical information you provide to meet aviation training requirements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Providing Services: To deliver and manage our flight training services, including enrolment, communication, and training support.

Communication: To contact you in response to inquiries, requests, or questions.

Marketing: To provide information about our services, newsletters, promotions, and upcoming events. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Compliance: To meet our legal and regulatory obligations, such as retaining records as required by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Site Improvement: To administer and improve our website, including analytics to monitor site performance and user behaviour.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: To fulfil a contract, such as delivering our flight training services.

Consent: For marketing communications, where you have given consent.

Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements.

Legitimate Interests: To provide you with relevant information, manage inquiries, and improve our services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, payment processing, or customer support.

Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or regulatory obligations, such as providing information to the CAA.

Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or reorganization of our business.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting regulatory obligations. We may retain student training records for the period required by the CAA.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your information.

Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to regulatory obligations.

Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

Restriction: Request us to restrict processing under certain circumstances.If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@aviationacademy.scot

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website, and the "Last updated" date at the top of the policy will indicate when it was revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Aviation Academy
Fife Flight Centre, Fife, Scotland
Email: info@fifeflightcentre.com
Phone: 08000903787