Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 10, 2026

Ascent Helicopters ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact information you voluntarily provide through forms, including your name, email address, phone number, and any attachments such as resumes or cover letters.

Technical information automatically collected when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health records, or government identification numbers through this website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to recruitment inquiries and evaluate candidates who submit applications through our website.

To communicate with you regarding your inquiry, application status, or other matters you have contacted us about.

To improve our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and ensure the security and performance of our services.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely using industry-standard practices. Form submissions, including uploaded documents, are transmitted via encrypted connections and processed through secure third-party services.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Recruitment-related information is retained for a reasonable period to facilitate hiring decisions and comply with employment regulations.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our website and process your information:

Vercel for website hosting and serverless functions. Resend for transactional email delivery. Sanity for content management.

These providers may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We select providers that maintain appropriate security standards and data protection practices.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking technologies for targeted marketing purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. Request deletion of your personal information. Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ascent Helicopters 840 Rempel Road Parksville, BC V9P2T2 Canada

Email: info@ascenthelicopters.com