Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: January 15, 2026 • Effective Date: January 15, 2026

Introduction

Checkride Ready ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using Checkride Ready, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide to us, including:

Name, email address, phone number
FAA certificate numbers and ratings
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Profile information and preferences
Training records and application forms

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

Device information and IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Clickstream data and usage patterns

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
Facilitate checkride scheduling and communication between users
Process payments and send transaction confirmations
Send administrative information and service updates
Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
Improve our services and develop new features
Comply with legal obligations and FAA regulations
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Send marketing communications (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Users

When you book a checkride, relevant information is shared with the examiner. Similarly, examiners' public profile information is visible to applicants.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., FAA, court orders, or government agencies).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and audits
Access controls and authentication requirements
Secure data storage and backup procedures

Important: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account information: Retained while your account is active
Training records: Retained for 7 years (FAA requirements)
Transaction records: Retained for 7 years (legal requirements)
Marketing data: Until you opt out or request deletion

For more details, see our Data Retention Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@checkrideready.app.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@checkrideready.app
• Phone: 317.300.7923
• Mail: Checkride Ready Privacy Team, 1240 Airport Pkwy, Ste 3404, Greenwood, IN 46143