Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DOPA (Desi Owners and Pilots Association) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Register for a membership account
• Update your profile information
• Post content on forums or other areas of the site
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• City, state, and country
• Base airport code
• Pilot certificates and ratings
• Aircraft information
• Biography and profile photo

2.2 Flight Tracking Information

If you use our flight tracking features, we may collect:

• Aircraft tail numbers
• Flight plans and routes
• Real-time position data during flights
• Flight history and logs

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring websites

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your membership registration and manage your account
• Display your profile and aviation activities to other members
• Enable flight tracking features for participating members
• Send you administrative communications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
• Detect, prevent, and address security issues

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is visible to other members and the public, including:

• Your name, city, state, and country
• Profile photo and biography
• Pilot certificates and base airport
• Aircraft information you choose to share
• Forum posts and comments

4.2 Members Map

If you have provided location information, your approximate location (city/state level) will be displayed on our interactive members map visible to logged-in members.

4.3 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Flight tracking data (FlightAware, RapidAPI)
• Email delivery services
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Analytics and performance monitoring

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of DOPA, our members, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data (passwords, personal information)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Information

You can update or modify your profile information at any time by logging into your account and visiting the profile settings page.

6.2 Location Visibility

You can control your location visibility on the members map by updating your city, state, and country information in your profile settings.

6.3 Email Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email. You will continue to receive essential account-related emails.

6.4 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at admin@nadopa.com. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where privacy laws may differ.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: admin@nadopa.com
Website: nadopa.com