Privacy Policy
Welcome to FlyForce
FlyForce is a digital platform that brings together professionals, organizations, training institutions, equipment providers, employers, and businesses operating within India's drone ecosystem.
This Privacy Policy explains how FlyForce collects, uses, stores, protects, and manages information when users access our website, create profiles, submit documents, purchase memberships, or use any services offered through the platform.
By accessing or using FlyForce, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information You Provide
The information collected depends on the type of account you create and the services you use.
Account Information
When registering on FlyForce, users may provide:
- Full name
- Mobile number
- Email address
- City and state
- Profile photograph
- Professional summary
Professional and Business Information
Users may voluntarily provide information related to their professional activities, including:
- Remote Pilot Certificate details
- Instructor qualifications
- Flying experience and operational history
- RPTO information
- Company profiles
- Drone specifications and product information
- Rental inventory details
- Employment and recruitment information
Verification Information
To improve trust and authenticity on the platform, FlyForce may request supporting documents such as:
- Government-issued identification
- Professional certifications
- Training credentials
- Company registration documents
- Business verification records
Submission of verification documents is voluntary unless required for specific platform features or verification programs.
Information Generated Through Platform Usage
When you interact with FlyForce, certain information may be automatically generated and recorded, including:
- Device information
- Browser information
- IP address
- Login activity
- Search activity
- Feature usage statistics
- Performance and diagnostic data
This information helps us improve reliability, security, and user experience.
Why We Collect Information
The information collected through FlyForce is used to support the operation of the platform and its services.
Examples include:
- Creating and maintaining user profiles
- Facilitating professional discovery and networking
- Managing membership plans and subscriptions
- Processing verification requests
- Displaying directory listings
- Supporting recruitment and hiring activities
- Delivering platform communications
- Improving search relevance and platform functionality
- Protecting the platform against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
Profile Visibility
FlyForce is designed as a professional discovery platform.
Certain profile information may be visible to other users and visitors to help facilitate networking and business opportunities.
Publicly visible information may include:
- First name and last initial
- Location
- Professional experience
- Skills and qualifications
- Membership tier
- Verification status
- Profile content voluntarily published by the user
Sensitive information and verification documents are not publicly displayed.
Verification Services
FlyForce may offer profile verification services.
Verification indicates that documents or information submitted by a user have been reviewed according to the platform's verification process.
Verification should not be interpreted as:
- Government approval
- Regulatory certification
- Professional endorsement
- Employment recommendation
- Operational guarantee
Users remain solely responsible for ensuring the validity of their qualifications and compliance with applicable regulations.
Information Sharing
FlyForce does not sell personal information.
Information may be disclosed in limited circumstances such as:
Platform Interactions
When users submit inquiries, applications, requests, or business opportunities through the platform, relevant profile information may be shared with the intended recipient.
Service Providers
Certain operational functions may be supported by trusted service providers including:
- Hosting providers
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Analytics providers
- Communication platforms
- Payment processors
Legal Requirements
Information may be disclosed where required by applicable law, legal process, regulatory requirement, or government authority.
Memberships and Transactions
FlyForce may provide paid services such as:
- Membership plans
- Featured listings
- Promotional placements
- Job postings
- Business subscriptions
Payment processing is handled through authorized third-party payment gateways.
FlyForce does not intentionally store complete card information or sensitive payment credentials.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Operate the platform
- Maintain account integrity
- Verify professional credentials
- Resolve disputes
- Meet legal and compliance requirements
- Protect platform security
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved.
Security Measures
Protecting user information is important to us.
FlyForce employs commercially reasonable security practices designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse of information.
While we strive to safeguard information, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
User Choices and Rights
Subject to applicable law, users may request to:
- Review information associated with their account
- Update inaccurate information
- Remove profile information
- Close their account
- Withdraw previously granted permissions where applicable
Certain information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
FlyForce may use cookies and related technologies to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze platform usage
- Enhance security
Users may control cookie settings through their browser preferences.
Policy Updates
As FlyForce evolves, this Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time.
Material changes will be reflected through an updated effective date and publication on the platform.
Continued use of FlyForce after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.