1. Aim and Objectives

1.1       Our mission is to provide overall online guidance to users for complete theoretical understanding (as per syllabus for pilot licence examination- ATPL, CPL, PPL, SPL) and most importantly tips for remembering the answers. We understand students’ requirement and we promise to be with them till the last moment before they enter the examination hall for taking the examination for various pilot licence. The objectives are – firstly, to provide the best online resources for preparation towards pilot licence examination; secondly, to ensure that the user is fully prepared and geared up for the examination; thirdly, the user is provided a tool to monitor his progress over a given period of time; and lastly, to achieve this we follow a rigorous methodology for gathering and updating the learning material on regular and periodic basis. The teaching process involves providing a question bank with hints for developing theoretical knowledge base and tips for remembering the answer for cracking the examination. This is followed with sample test papers for each subject for self evaluation. This enables the user to become familiar with the examination procedure while building a sound theoretical knowledge base. Question bank and sample test papers enable user to monitor progress in near real time and improve upon. At all time, our team of professionals is always available to guide the student if so desired by them.

1.2       The user has an option of freedom to choose from the any of the packages available without maintaining or following an inter se priority. Certain modalities need to be fulfilled to register and thereby, prevent unassuming visitors or unauthorised users from accessing the services from the website. The objective is to provide the maximum ease to the candidates without allaying their apprehensions regarding the access to their privacy.

1.3       We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and in this policy we explain how we will treat your personal information.

2. Personal Information

2.1       During the course of access to the website and subsequent usage of the services and resources provided on the website or through its support services, the following kinds of personal information may be collected, stored and used:

2.1.1   Information about the user’s computer with regards to the IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, unique machine number, device id, or mobile number.

2.1.2   The service provider may keep a track of the user’s visits to and use of this website like source of reference, duration of the visit, page views and other website navigation related to this site like usage pattern, timing, sequence, etc.

2.1.3   The candidate would be required to provide one or more email address and contact details when registering at the website. The representatives of the service provider might make a confirmatory call to verify the details provided. No personal details other than those provided while filling the registration form will however, be sought.

2.1.3   Personal information like name, picture, gender, age, date of birth, educational qualification, employment status and details, financial status, income, etc.

2.1.4   The user would also need to provide the bank account /credit card details for online purchases being made through the website and choosing the services on offer. This however, will be done through a payment gateway and no such information will be stored within this website. The terms and conditions and the privacy policies regarding the payments would be as per the payment gateway (third party). On occasions, some personal information of the user might be required to be shared with the payment gateway but it will be limited to resolution of issues related to payments made, refunds or unsatisfactory service through the payment gateway.

2.2       The personal details will not be shared with any external agencies through the website or by the content providers, unless explicitly permitted by the user.

2.3       The queries being posted on the website would generally be through an online form. However, any additional information being uploaded or being sought could be shared in the public domain at the discretion of the service provider. All efforts would be made to exclude such identifiable personal details from unsolicited information.

2.4       In case the user sends any other personal information which is over and above that being sought for registration or other usage, it may inadvertently get passed on into the public domain. The service provider retains the authority to remove any such unsolicited information posted in the public domain.

2.5       No personal details of another individual should be shared by the user other than through the mode provided in the website.

2.6       Any change in personal information is to be updated through the profile link provided in the website.

3. Using the Personal Information

3.1       The personal information submitted through the website will be used solely for the purposes specified in this policy. The personal information would be used to:

3.1.1    Administer the website and provide services to the users.

3.1.2    Offer personalised services to enhance the user experience and for expeditious resolution of queries and problems.

3.1.3    For availing the services from the website.

3.1.4    Deliver exclusive services to the user.

3.1.5    For sending information regarding usage, statements of accounts, study material, feedback or other necessary information or material pertaining to the services chosen by the user.

3.2       The website might display non-marketing commercial communications. However, it would in no way interfere with the intended use or hamper the services being provided.

3.3       The service providers would communicate with the user on exclusivity basis, or on reciprocation to specific demand from the user and no unsolicited information will be forwarded by or through the providers.

3.4       The service providers might send promotional offers from time to time, the choice of using which shall remain entirely with the user. Having sought this additional service during registration, the user may opt to cease such service at any later date.

3.5       The service providers might send third party promotional offers only if opted by the users at the time of registration. Such services would be stopped in case instructions are so given to the service providers.

3.6       Certain statistical information might be provided to third parties, however, the anonymity of the users would be ensured.

3.7       To ensure that only authorised visitors are accessing the website and prevent fraud and misuse through malware, bots, trojans, viruses, etc.

3.8       The choice of privacy settings would be entirely with the user and can be changed as and when desired. Restrictive policy choices may entail curtailment of some promotional features. However, it would in no way hinder the extension of services or exploitation by the user for the sole purpose of the website.

4. Disclosing personal information

4.1       Personal information will be disclosed only in exceptional circumstances to resolve legal issues or disputes. The personal information may be disclosed:

4.1.1    only to the extent that the service providers are required to do so by the law.

4.1.2    in connection with any ongoing or prospective legal proceedings.

4.1.3    in order to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

4.1.4    in order to prevent fraud or for reducing credit risk.

4.1.5    to the purchaser (or prospective purchasers) of the business or assets that the owners are (or are contemplating) selling.

4.2       Except as provided in this policy, we will not provide your personal information to third parties.

5. Retention of Personal Information

5.1       Personal information that is gathered for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes.

5.2       Data other than that required for identity of the user will be deleted after twelve months of end of registered usage.

5.3       Notwithstanding the above, copies of communications will be retained for a duration as required by the law and in case it is believed that the documents may be relevant to any ongoing or prospective legal proceedings.

5.4       In case of necessity of establishing, exercising or defending the owner’s legal rights.

6. Security of the Personal Information

6.1       Reasonable technical and procedural protocols will be applied to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of personal information of the user.

6.2       However, the user acknowledges that the transmission of information over the internet is inherently insecure, and the security of data sent over the internet cannot be guaranteed.

6.3       The user is responsible to safeguard his personal information like password and account details. These are not to be shared with any other individual. The user will be prompted for the password only while accessing the exclusive services on offer. In no other case would the website seek the password or any associated information.

7. Cookies

7.1       This website uses cookies.

7.1.1    A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

7.1.2    Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

7.1.3    Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

7.1.4    Only session cookies are used on this website.

7.1.5    Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of the website.

7.1.6    The cookies can be deleted by the user any time he wishes to do so.

8. International Use and Consent to Processing

8.1       Vayu Academy controls and operates this site within the Republic of India, and all information is collected, transmitted, processed and stored with secured servers with Innovations, Nashik.

8.2       The service providers do not represent that materials on the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Persons who choose to access the Site or the Course from other locations do so on their own initiative and risk, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

8.3       The user is to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in connection with the use of the Site and participation in the Course.

8.4       Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the user agrees to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from India or the country in which the user resides.

8.5       By providing any personal information to the Site, all users, including without limitation users in the European Union and United States of America, fully understand and unambiguously consent to the collection, transmission, processing and storage of such information.

8.6       The user expressly agrees to the transfers of personal information described in Section 4.1.5.

9. Copyright Ownership and License

9.1       The information on this website is the property of the Vayu Academy and protected by international copyright laws.

9.2       Except as expressly prohibited on this website, the users are permitted to view, copy, and print documents within this Web site (such as papers, datasheets, and so on), subject to the agreement that all of the following conditions are met:

9.2.1    The use of this information is for personal, and non-commercial purposes only.
9.2.2    The user will not modify the documents or graphics.
9.2.3    You will not copy or distribute graphics separate from their accompanying text and you will not quote materials out of their context.
9.2.3    You will display the above copyright notice on all documents or portions of documents and retain any other copyright and other proprietary notices on any copy you make.

9.2.4    The user agrees that the Vayu Academy may revoke this permission at any time and shall immediately stop activities related to this permission upon notice from the Vayu Academy.

9.3       The permission above does not include permission to copy the design elements, look and feel, or layout of the website. Those elements are also protected by copyright law, and may not be copied or imitated in any manner.

10. Trademarks

The logo, name, and all graphics on the website of Vayu Academy are trademarks of Vayu Academy or its affiliates. Use, reproduction, copying or redistribution of trademarks without the written permission of Vayu Academy is prohibited. All other trademarks or service marks appearing on the site are the marks of their respective owners.

11. Third Party Websites

This website includes hyperlinks to a few third party websites. The service providers do not have any control over, or are responsible for, the privacy policies and practices of third parties including that of the payment gateway. Accessing third party websites through these hyperlinks would entirely be at the discretion of the user and any usage thereof would be the responsibility of the user.

12. Amendments

The policy may be updated from time to time by publishing a new version on the website and such changes or update in policy will be intimated to the users with a prompt for acknowledgement and of having read and understood the revised policy.

13. Actions on Complaints

13.1     The owners reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of the terms of use. In case of possible violations, the owners may initiate an investigation that may include gathering information from the user or other users involved and the complaining party, if any, and examination of other material. The service providers may suspend the provision of our Services, temporarily or permanently remove the material involved from our servers, cancel posts, provide warnings to the user, or suspend or terminate the user’s access to the site.

13.2     The owners will determine what action will be taken in response to a violation on a case-to-case basis, at their sole discretion. The owners will fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities in investigating suspected lawbreakers.