Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Checkride LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Checkride digital flight training platform ("the Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital flight training platform and related services.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We May Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and contact information
  • Flight training records, certifications, and license information (where provided)
  • Digital logbook entries including flight hours, aircraft details, and routes (where entered)
  • Instructor-student relationships and training progress data (where applicable)
  • Payment information and billing details (where payment features are used)
  • Account credentials and security information
  • Profile information and preferences

2.2 AI and Analytics Data

  • Chat conversations with our AI assistant "Sky" (where available and used)
  • Feature usage patterns and interaction analytics (where analytics are implemented)
  • Training progress and performance metrics (where tracking features are enabled)
  • System logs and error reports
  • Session recordings for quality improvement (anonymized, where implemented)

2.3 Technical Information

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Operating system and hardware specifications
  • Usage patterns, page views, and navigation data (where analytics are configured)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)
  • Location data (with your permission and where location features are implemented)

2.4 Document and Verification Data

  • Digital signatures and instructor approvals (where digital signature features are available)
  • Certificate and license verification documents (where verification features are implemented)
  • Training completion records and endorsements (where applicable)
  • Regulatory compliance documentation (where compliance features are enabled)

3. How We May Use Your Information

3.1 Service Operations

  • Providing and maintaining our digital flight training platform
  • Processing your flight training records and progress tracking (where features are available)
  • Facilitating instructor-student communications and approvals (where applicable)
  • Generating training analytics and progress reports (where analytics features are implemented)
  • Processing payments and managing subscriptions (where payment features are integrated)

3.2 AI and Enhancement Features

  • Powering our AI assistant "Sky" to provide personalized training guidance (where available)
  • Analyzing training patterns to suggest improvements (where analytics are implemented)
  • Personalizing content and feature recommendations (where personalization is enabled)
  • Automated progress tracking and requirement completion detection (where configured)

3.3 Communication and Support

  • Communicating with you about your account and training progress
  • Providing customer support and technical assistance
  • Sending important updates about regulatory changes (where applicable)
  • Notifying you of new features and improvements

3.4 Legal and Compliance

  • Ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and requirements (where applicable)
  • Maintaining records as required by law
  • Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Responding to legal requests and law enforcement

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your information in the limited circumstances described below.

4.1 With Your Consent

  • Sharing training records with your designated flight instructors
  • Providing progress reports to flight schools (with your permission)
  • Third-party integrations you explicitly authorize

4.2 Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting and data storage providers
  • Payment processing services (Stripe)
  • Analytics and performance monitoring tools (PostHog)
  • Email delivery services (Mailgun)
  • Background job processing services (Redis/Sidekiq)

4.3 Legal Requirements

  • When required by law or court order
  • To comply with FAA or other regulatory requirements
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with business transfers or acquisitions

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your data, including end-to-end encryption, secure servers, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits.

  • Data encryption in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption
  • Secure data centers with physical and network security controls
  • Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Staff security training and background checks
  • Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols
  • Compliance with SOC 2 Type II and other security standards

While we implement comprehensive security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We will promptly notify you of any data breaches that may affect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

  • Account and profile information: Retained while your account is active
  • Flight training records: Retained for 7 years to meet FAA requirements
  • AI conversation data: Retained for 2 years for service improvement
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 3 years
  • Payment records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements. We will securely delete or anonymize your data within 30 days of account closure.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Data portability and export of your information
  • Withdraw consent for optional data processing

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
  • Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7.3 European Residents (GDPR)

  • Right to access, rectification, and erasure
  • Right to restrict processing and data portability
  • Right to object to processing and automated decision-making
  • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We May Use:

  • Essential cookies for login and security
  • Performance cookies for analytics and optimization (PostHog)
  • Functional cookies for preferences and enhanced features
  • Payment processing cookies (Stripe)

9. Important Disclaimers

No Guarantees of Data Collection or Processing

This policy describes various types of information we may collect and how we may use that information. However, our actual data collection and processing activities depend on multiple factors including the current platform configuration, available features, user permissions, and technical capabilities.

We do not guarantee that all described data collection, processing activities, or features are currently active or will function as described. Data collection and features may be:

  • In development, testing, or pilot phases
  • Disabled for technical, privacy, or security reasons
  • Subject to your consent and privacy settings
  • Dependent on third-party service availability and integration
  • Limited by regulatory requirements or restrictions
  • Modified, reduced in scope, or discontinued without notice

This policy represents our intended and potential privacy practices, not necessarily our current operational state. We will only collect and process data as actually implemented and configured in our systems.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will notify you of material changes through email or prominent notices in our application at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:

Email: privacy@trycheckride.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@trycheckride.com

We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.