Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 5, 2026
Last Updated: April 5, 2026

Dream Aviation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit www.dreamaviation.org (“Site”) or interact with our services, programs, or staff. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Name, address, email, and phone number when you fill out forms (e.g., inquiries, applications, discovery flight sign-ups).
Payment or billing information when enrolling in programs or making purchases.
Educational or aviation history when applying as a student.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Browser type, IP address, device information, referring pages, and time spent on our Site.
Cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

C. Information from Third Parties

Payment processors, analytics tools, or marketing partners that assist us in delivering services.
If you’re a student, we may also receive academic or financial aid data as permitted by law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process applications, enrollments, and payments.
Respond to questions, requests, and service inquiries.
Provide training-related updates and safety notifications.
Improve our Site, programs, and student experience.
Send marketing communications (only with your consent).
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including FAA and DOT requirements.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only as necessary with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, IT maintenance).
Regulatory agencies or accrediting bodies when required by law.
Instructors or school administrators for instructional or safety purposes.

All partners must comply with strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences and improve navigation.
Measure traffic and user behavior via tools like Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of our Site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

SSL encryption for transmitted data.
Restricted access to authorized personnel only.
Vendor agreements enforcing data protection compliance.

No digital transmission is 100% secure, but we continuously monitor and strengthen our defenses.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your information.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@dreamaviation.org.

If you are a student, your educational records may also be protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with laws, and maintain training records pursuant to FAA recordkeeping requirements (typically at least three years).

8. Third‑Party Links

Our Site may link to external resources (e.g., airline partners, FAA). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest revision date appears above. Continued use of our Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.