Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 3, 2026

Desert Skies Aviation ("we", "us", or "our") operates as a Part 61 flight school. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.

What Information We Collect

  • Name, contact details, and profile information
  • Training records, flight logs, and progress data
  • Documents you upload (certificates, licenses, etc.)
  • Communication and notification preferences
  • Google Calendar Data (if connected): When you connect your Google Calendar, we access:
    • Your calendar events (read-only) to prevent scheduling conflicts
    • Ability to create and update calendar events for flight sessions
    • Your email address to identify your account

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve your training experience
  • To communicate important updates and notifications
  • To comply with FAA and regulatory requirements
  • For internal analytics and safety improvements
  • Google Calendar Integration: We use your Google Calendar data to:
    • Display your existing calendar events to prevent double-booking
    • Create and update flight session appointments in your calendar
    • Sync flight schedules between our portal and your personal calendar

Sharing of Information

  • We do not sell your personal information.
  • Your information may be shared with instructors, administrators, and regulatory authorities as required for your training and compliance.

Data Security

  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
  • Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel only.

Your Choices

  • You can update your profile and preferences at any time in the portal.
  • You may request deletion of your account and data, subject to regulatory retention requirements.
  • Google Calendar: You can disconnect your Google Calendar at any time through your account settings. Disconnecting will stop all calendar synchronization.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at:

This policy may be updated from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the portal.