Privacy Policy

Who We Are
Wingard Aerospace (“Wingard Aerospace,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at https://wingardaerospace.com/. We are an aerospace technology and services company focused on engineering, research, and related professional services.

Contact Information
Email: info@wingardaerospace.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We may collect personal data from visitors, customers, partners, and job applicants in order to operate our website, provide services, respond to inquiries, and improve user experience.

Types of Data We May Collect
Identity Data: name, company name, job title
Contact Data: email address, phone number, mailing address
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: pages visited, time on site, referring URLs
Communication Data: messages submitted through forms or email
Marketing Preferences: opt-in or opt-out selections

We generally do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as health, biometric, or financial account information) through our website. If such data is inadvertently provided, it will be handled with heightened security and deleted when no longer required.

Why We Collect Data
We collect personal data for the following lawful purposes:
-To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
-To deliver requested information or services
-To maintain website functionality and security
-To analyze website performance and improve user experience
-To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
-With your consent, to send marketing or informational communications

Media
If users upload images or files to the website, those files may be publicly accessible. Users should avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data or personal information they do not wish to disclose.

Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as name, email address, and message content.

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months for customer service and record-keeping purposes. We do not sell or rent this information.

Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
-Remember user preferences
-Enable core website functionality
-Analyze traffic and performance
-Improve user experience
-Users can adjust browser settings to refuse cookies or alert them when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may impact certain site features.

Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand how visitors use our website. These services collect anonymized or pseudonymized information such as IP address, device type, and pages visited.

Users may opt out of analytics tracking through browser settings or available opt-out tools provided by the analytics vendor.

Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers solely for business operations, including:
-Web hosting providers
-Cloud storage providers
-Analytics providers
-Email or communication platforms
-Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
Each third party is contractually obligated to safeguard personal data and use it only for authorized purposes.

How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:
Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
Analytics data: up to 26 months
Business correspondence: up to 5 years
Legal or compliance records: as required by law
Data may be retained longer if necessary for legal obligations or dispute resolution.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
-Access the personal data we hold about you
-Request correction or deletion of your data
-Restrict or object to certain processing
-Request data portability
-Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information listed below.

Where Your Data Is Sent
Personal data may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. When transferring data internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.