Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [November 7, 2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Advancing Pilot (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website advancingpilot.com or subscribe to our newsletter.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following information:

  • Email address – when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through a form.

  • Technical information – such as IP address, browser type, and usage data (automatically collected by Squarespace).

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial data, health information, or government identifiers).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and marketing updates (only if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and content

  • Respond to messages or inquiries

We will never sell or rent your information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter

  • Legitimate interest – for maintaining and improving our website’s performance and security

  • Legal obligation – when required to comply with applicable laws

You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or contacting us.

5. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • To exercise your rights, please contact us at fly@advancingpilot.com. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

6. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents – CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of what personal information we collect and how we use it

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (we do not sell your data)

  • Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at airspeedacademy@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your email address only for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter or as necessary to provide requested services.
Once you unsubscribe, we remove your information from our mailing list.

8. Data Storage and Security

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which provides secure hosting and encrypted (HTTPS) connections.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Learn more about Squarespace’s data practices here:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy