Privacy Policy

1. Introduction This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of Alpha Flights ("Alpha Flights," "the Website") concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal information from users of the alphaflights.tech website (the "Service"). Alpha Flights is an informational website dedicated to research and discovery in the field of FPV (First-Person View) drones.

This document is intended to provide users with a clear understanding of how their data is handled when they interact with the Website. Use of the Alpha Flights website signifies acknowledgment and acceptance of the terms described in this Privacy Policy. It is important for users to review this policy to understand their rights and the commitments of Alpha Flights regarding their personal information.

2. Information Alpha Flights Collects Alpha Flights collects information to provide and improve its informational services. The types of information collected are categorized as follows:

2.1. Information Provided Directly by Users Alpha Flights collects personal information that users voluntarily provide. This primarily occurs when users contact Alpha Flights directly, for instance, through a contact form or by sending an email. The information collected in such instances may include the user's name, email address, and the content of their message or inquiry, along with any attachments or other information the user chooses to provide. As Alpha Flights is an informational website, it does not currently require user account registration; therefore, personal information typically associated with account creation is not collected.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically When users access the Alpha Flights website, certain information may be collected automatically. This includes standard log data, which is common practice for most websites and hosting services' analytics. This log data may encompass:

Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
Browser type and version
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time stamps of visits
Referring and exit pages
The number of clicks on the website

This automatically collected information is utilized for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement around the Website, and gathering demographic information. It is important to note that this log file information is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The Website also uses cookies, which are discussed in detail in Section 4 ("Cookies and Tracking Technologies") of this policy.

3. How Alpha Flights Uses Information The information collected by Alpha Flights is used for specific and limited purposes, primarily centered on delivering and enhancing the informational content and user experience of the Website. These uses include:

Providing, Operating, and Maintaining the Website: Ensuring the Website functions correctly and is accessible to users.
Improving, Personalizing, and Expanding the Website: Using insights from data to make the Website more useful and user-friendly. This includes understanding how users interact with the content to guide future development.
Understanding and Analyzing Website Usage: Analyzing trends in user behavior to optimize content strategy and website performance.
Communication: Responding to user inquiries, comments, or questions submitted through contact forms or email.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Monitoring for and protecting against malicious activity, security threats, or potential fraud to maintain the integrity of the Website and protect user data.

Alpha Flights is committed to using personal information solely for legitimate purposes directly related to the provision and improvement of its FPV drone informational services, adhering to principles such as purpose limitation.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Alpha Flights uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and ensure the proper functioning of the Website. Cookies are small text files placed on a user's device (computer, smartphone, etc.) when they visit a website.

The types of cookies that may be used on Alpha Flights include:

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary Cookies): These cookies are vital for the basic operation of the Website. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how users interact with the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter error messages. This data is typically aggregated and anonymized and helps Alpha Flights understand website traffic patterns and improve the Website's performance. Alpha Flights may use third-party services like Google Analytics for this purpose, which may set their own cookies.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices users make (such as language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

The primary purposes for using cookies on Alpha Flights are to optimize the user experience by remembering preferences and to gather analytical data to improve website content and structure.

Users can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow users to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Users can typically find these controls in their browser's 'settings,' 'options,' or 'preferences' menu. Disabling certain cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect the functionality and user experience of the Website. By continuing to use the Alpha Flights website, users acknowledge the use of cookies as described herein and can manage their preferences through their browser settings. For an informational site like Alpha Flights, transparency regarding cookie usage and providing users with control mechanisms is fundamental for maintaining trust and complying with privacy expectations.

5. How Alpha Flights Shares Information Alpha Flights is committed to protecting user privacy and limits the sharing of personal information. Information is shared only in specific circumstances, as outlined below:

5.1. Service Providers Alpha Flights may share personal information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who perform essential functions on its behalf. These services may include website hosting, data analysis (e.g., through analytics platforms like Google Analytics), IT support, and other technical operations necessary to maintain and improve the Website. Any such sharing is done solely for the purpose of enabling these providers to deliver their services to Alpha Flights. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the personal information they process and are restricted from using it for any other purpose. This necessary sharing with operational service providers is conducted with a focus on data protection, ensuring that these vendors adhere to appropriate security measures.

5.2. Legal Requirements and Business Transfers Alpha Flights may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process.
Protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Alpha Flights, its users, or the public.
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.

In the event that Alpha Flights is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other business transfer, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Should such a transfer occur, Alpha Flights will provide notice before personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy, typically by updating this policy.

5.3. No Sale of Personal Information Alpha Flights explicitly states that it does not sell personal information of its users to third parties. This commitment is central to the trust Alpha Flights aims to build with its users, particularly as an informational platform where the primary exchange is knowledge, not user data for commercial exploitation. This stance aligns with user expectations for privacy on informational websites and addresses concerns about the commodification of personal data.

6. Data Security Alpha Flights is committed to protecting the security of the personal information it collects. Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures are implemented to safeguard personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for data transmitted to and from the Website, identifiable by "https" in the website URL.

While Alpha Flights strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect personal information, it is important to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. The security measures implemented are proportionate to the risks involved and the nature of the personal data collected by an informational website. This approach balances the need for robust protection with a realistic understanding of the persistent challenges in cybersecurity, aiming to assure users of due diligence without overstating security capabilities.

7. User Privacy Rights Users of Alpha Flights have certain rights regarding their personal information, subject to applicable local laws and regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable. Alpha Flights is committed to facilitating the exercise of these rights.

Common privacy rights include:

Right to Access: Users have the right to request confirmation as to whether Alpha Flights processes their personal information and, if so, to request a copy of that information.
Right to Rectification (Correction): Users have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information Alpha Flights holds about them.
Right to Erasure (Deletion): Users have the right to request the deletion of their personal information under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Right to Restrict Processing: Users have the right to request a limitation on how their personal information is processed under specific circumstances.
Right to Object to Processing: Users have the right to object to the processing of their personal information in certain situations, based on their particular circumstances.
Right to Opt-Out: If Alpha Flights were to engage in direct marketing communications (e.g., newsletters), users would have the right to opt-out of receiving such communications. Clear instructions for unsubscribing would be provided in any such communication. Currently, as an informational site, direct marketing is not a primary activity, but this right is acknowledged.

To exercise any of these rights, users should contact Alpha Flights using the contact details provided in the "Contact Us" section of this Privacy Policy (Section 11). Alpha Flights may need to verify the identity of the individual making the request before processing it to ensure the security of personal information.

While Alpha Flights does not sell personal information, it acknowledges rights such as the "Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing" as defined under laws like the CCPA, reinforcing its commitment to user control over their data. Alpha Flights will not discriminate against users for exercising their privacy rights. Simplifying the understanding and exercise of these complex legal rights is a priority, ensuring users have a clear and accessible path to manage their data.

8. Children's Privacy The Alpha Flights website is an informational resource about FPV drones, a topic that may appeal to a broad audience, including younger individuals. However, the Website is not primarily directed to or intended for use by children under the age of 16.

Alpha Flights does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without verifiable parental consent. If Alpha Flights becomes aware or obtains actual knowledge that it has inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 16 without such consent, it will take prompt steps to delete that information from its records. This addresses the critical "actual knowledge" component of child privacy regulations.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that their child under the age of 16 has provided personal information to Alpha Flights are encouraged to contact Alpha Flights using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section (Section 11). Alpha Flights will work with them to address the issue, including deleting the child's information if appropriate. This proactive stance is important given the potential appeal of FPV drone technology to minors and underscores Alpha Flights' commitment to complying with children's privacy protection laws like COPPA and similar international regulations.

9. Third-Party Websites The Alpha Flights website, in its capacity as an informational and research hub for FPV drones, may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. These links may direct users to manufacturers, FPV communities, retailers, educational resources, or other external content providers.

It is important for users to understand that Alpha Flights is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. Each external website is likely to have its own privacy policy and data collection practices, which may differ significantly from those of Alpha Flights. This disclaimer is crucial as Alpha Flights cannot control or endorse the privacy standards of external sites it links to for informational purposes.

Users are strongly advised to review the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit after clicking a link from Alpha Flights to understand how their personal information will be handled by that entity. Accessing third-party websites is at the user's own risk.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy Alpha Flights reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in its practices, service offerings, or applicable laws and regulations. Data privacy is an evolving field, and this policy is a "living document" intended to remain current and compliant.

When changes are made to this Privacy Policy, Alpha Flights will notify users by posting the revised policy on the Website. The "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated to indicate when the changes come into effect. For an informational site, this method of notification is standard for most updates.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how Alpha Flights is protecting their information. Continued use of the Alpha Flights website after any changes to this Privacy Policy are posted will constitute the user's acknowledgment and acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us For any questions, concerns, requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or inquiries about Alpha Flights' privacy practices, users may contact Alpha Flights. Providing a clear and accessible point of contact is essential for users to exercise their privacy rights and for Alpha Flights to demonstrate accountability and transparency.

Please direct inquiries to: Email: privacy@alphaflights.tech or Austin.Berthold@alphaflights.tech

Alpha Flights is committed to addressing privacy-related matters promptly and effectively.