Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 2025

1. Who We Are

Crew Signal (crewsignal.org) is an informational resource that publishes industry and governance updates for aviation professionals. The site is operated in the United States and hosted by Netlify.

2. Information We Collect

• Newsletter Subscription (Mailchimp): We collect your name and email address when you voluntarily subscribe. Mailchimp automatically records the date, time, and IP address of your consent.
• Server Logs (Netlify): Netlify automatically collects IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited for performance and security. These logs are retained briefly and are not linked to individuals.
• Direct Communication: If you email us, we retain your message only as long as needed to respond.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To deliver requested newsletters and updates.
• To maintain the security and performance of our website.
• To respond to inquiries or manage subscriptions.

4. Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent personal information. We share limited data only with service providers essential to operating the site:

• Netlify Inc. — website hosting and analytics.
• Intuit Mailchimp — email marketing platform managing subscriber lists and mailings.

These providers act as data processors and are bound by privacy and security obligations. Data may be stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where these companies operate.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the EU / UK, we rely on your consent to send newsletters and our legitimate interest to maintain site security. You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

6. Your Rights

• Unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of any email.
• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data by emailing privacy@crewsignal.org.
• California residents may request disclosure or deletion of stored personal information under the CCPA/CPRA.

7. Data Retention

We keep subscriber information while you remain subscribed. Emails and correspondence are deleted once resolved or no longer required by law.

8. Security

The site uses HTTPS encryption and industry-standard security controls through Netlify and Mailchimp. However, no system can guarantee absolute security, and you provide information at your own discretion.

9. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed toward children under 13 years of age, and we knowingly collect no data from them.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always show its effective date at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

For privacy or data-protection questions, contact us at privacy@crewsignal.org.