Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Cobalt Academy Inc. ("Cobalt Academy," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit cobaltacademyinc.com (the "Site") or interact with our training, advisory, and related services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

Cobalt Academy Inc. is an independent, for-profit civilian company based in California, United States, providing drone education, FAA Part 107 training, Counter-UAS advisory, and low-cost UAS prototyping.

Information we collect

Information you provide

When you submit a form on the Site, such as an enrollment request, a consult request, or a private briefing request, we collect the information you choose to share. This may include your name, email address, organization, area of interest, and any message you send us.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting and infrastructure providers may automatically record limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is used to operate, secure, and improve the Site.

Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses a minimal set of cookies and browser storage needed for core functionality (for example, remembering that you have already seen the site intro during your session). Some third-party services we rely on (see below) may set their own cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some features may not function without them.

How we use your information

• To respond to your inquiries, enrollment requests, and briefing requests.
• To provide, operate, and improve our training, advisory, and related services.
• To send you information you request, including course access details and follow-up communication.
• To maintain the security, integrity, and performance of the Site.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

Service providers we use

We share limited information only with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the Site and deliver our services. These currently include:

• Netlify: website hosting and form processing.
• Resend: transactional and confirmation email delivery.
• Stripe: payment and donation processing.
• Coursebox: hosting and delivery of online course content.
• Google Fonts: web typography.

These providers process information on our behalf and under their own privacy and security terms. We encourage you to review their policies. Payment card details are handled directly by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers.

Data retention

We retain the information you submit for as long as needed to respond to your request, provide our services, and meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You may request deletion of your information as described below.

Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your California privacy rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under California privacy law, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Because we do not sell personal information, no opt-out of sale is required. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Do Not Track

The Site does not respond differently to "Do Not Track" signals from your browser, because no uniform standard for these signals has been adopted. We do not track your activity across third-party websites over time.

Children's privacy

The Site and our services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Links to other sites

The Site may link to third-party websites and platforms we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing any information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact us through the contact form on our Site, and we will respond as promptly as we can.