Privacy Policy
Essence Flight Academy in California

Essence Flight ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, request information, enroll in flight training, or interact with our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

• Submit contact or inquiry forms
• Request details about flight training programs
• Enroll in training or discovery flights
• Communicate via phone, email, or in person
• Apply as an international student

This may include:

• Name, email, phone number, and address
• Date of birth and nationality
• Government-issued identification
• Aviation experience and certifications
• Medical certificate information
• Payment and billing data
• TSA / AFSP documentation (if applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser and device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs
• Access timestamps

How We Use Your Information

• Process training inquiries and enrollments
• Schedule aircraft, instructors, and lessons
• Process payments and manage billing
• Comply with FAA and regulatory requirements
• Maintain training records
• Improve our website and services
• Send operational and marketing communications (with consent)
• Ensure safety and prevent fraud

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers

• Payment processors
• CRM and scheduling systems
• Website hosting and analytics tools

Legal Requirements

• FAA compliance and record-keeping
• TSA / AFSP regulations
• Legal requests or enforcement

Business Transfers

Your information may be transferred in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage.

• Essential cookies (site functionality)
• Analytics cookies (performance insights)
• Preference cookies (user settings)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Your Rights

• Request access to your data
• Request corrections
• Opt out of marketing
• Request deletion where permitted

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