My CFI Book is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. This privacy policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to safeguard it across all platforms, including MyCFIBook.com and any associated apps or services.
Who We Are
MyCFIBook.com (dba My CFI Book) is operated as a sole proprietorship based in McKinney, Texas. Our services include a website, associated applications, and tools designed to support aviation professionals.
Personal Information Collected
We maintain a secure database that includes personal information collected during registration or through platform interactions. This may include:
- Name, email address, account preferences, and encrypted passwords.
- Purchase history and shipping details (for transactions).
- Browsing or interaction data for personalized user experiences.
Administrators can view and manage user information, except for encrypted passwords, which remain private. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties.
User Recognition
My CFI Book fosters community engagement by recognizing user contributions. Public recognition may include names, usernames, locations, and activity stats. Users can opt out of this recognition by managing their account preferences or contacting support.
User-Provided Content
Customizations to My CFI Book content, including changes made on any platform, are retained with metadata until 30 days after the associated membership expires.
Media Uploads
Members may upload images to their accounts. Uploaded images should not include embedded location data, as visitors may extract this information. We encourage users to review image settings before uploading.
Data Transmitted for Spam Prevention
Visitor comments and contact form submissions are processed through Akismet, an automated spam detection service. The data collected includes IP addresses, user agents, referrers, site URLs, and any information provided by the visitor (e.g., name, email address, and message content). This data is retained indefinitely to prevent spam.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Relevant data, including purchase totals and billing details, is shared with Stripe to complete transactions. For more details, please refer to the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Data Removal
You can request the removal of your personal data by submitting a request via the Contact form. Verification of your email address will be required. Please note that some data may be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Log Files
My CFI Book uses log files to monitor and analyze platform activity. Data collected includes IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. This data is used for trend analysis and is not linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Cookies are used to enhance your experience across all platforms. Examples include:
- Remembering visitor preferences and login sessions.
- Tracking cart contents (lasting two days).
- Saving login details (lasting two days, or one year if “Remember Me” is selected).
Embedded Content
Embedded content, such as videos and images, from third-party sources behaves as if the visitor accessed the content directly on the external site. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions. Please review their privacy policies for more details.