Business Aviation Safety Consortium

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, company affiliation, job title, and professional credentials
• Safety Reports: Incident reports, safety observations, and related communications
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms, support requests, and forum posts
• Profile Information: Optional professional background and aviation experience details

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and user interactions
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Professional verification data from aviation industry databases
• Information from partner organizations with your consent

4.1 Safety Data Sharing

We may share de-identified and aggregated safety data with:

• Aviation regulatory authorities
• Industry safety organizations
• Research institutions
• BASC member organizations

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service, subject to confidentiality agreements.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4.5 Consent

We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

5.1 Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection

5.2 Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Safety data may be retained longer for analysis and regulatory compliance.

5.3 International Transfers

If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

6.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information through your user profile or by contacting us.

6.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and legitimate business requirements.

6.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time through unsubscribe links or account settings.

6.5 Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect Service functionality.

7.1 Voluntary Reporting Protection

We are committed to protecting voluntary safety reports in accordance with applicable aviation safety reporting programs and regulations.

7.2 De-identification

Personal identifiers are removed from safety data used for analysis and sharing purposes whenever possible.

7.3 Regulatory Compliance

Our data practices comply with relevant aviation regulations and safety reporting requirements.

11.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including the right to know about personal information collection, deletion rights, and non-discrimination protections.

11.2 European Residents (GDPR)

European residents have rights including access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection to processing under the General Data Protection Regulation.

11.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in jurisdictions where we operate.