Privacy Policy for Elevate Aviation

At Elevate Aviation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our employees' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal data of our employees. By working at Elevate Aviation, you agree to the terms and conditions of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information about our employees to facilitate the performance of work-related functions and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name, contact information, and emergency contact details
• Employment history and qualifications
• Payroll and compensation information
• Social security number (or other identification numbers as required)
• Health information (as required for compliance with safety regulations)
• Background check information (such as criminal history, if applicable)
• Performance evaluations and disciplinary records
• Tax-related documents (e.g., W-2, W-4)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process payroll and benefits
• To comply with federal, state, and local employment laws
• To manage and assess employee performance
• To ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• To administer employee training programs
• To handle emergency situations and ensure employee safety
• To process employment-related requests, such as promotions, transfers, and reimbursements

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with authorized third parties for the purposes described above, including:

• Payroll processors and benefit providers
• Government agencies and regulatory authorities (e.g., for tax purposes or as required by law)
• Legal or financial advisors (as needed for legal or financial matters)
• Insurance providers or other relevant vendors
• In the event of business mergers, acquisitions, or transfers

We will not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. How We Protect Your Information

Elevate Aviation takes the protection of your personal data seriously. We implement a range of physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your information. These include secure networks, encrypted communication channels, access controls, and employee training on data protection protocols.

5. Your Rights and Access to Information

Employees have the right to:

• Access their personal information maintained by the company
• Request corrections to their personal information if inaccuracies are identified
• Request the deletion or restriction of their personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Withdraw consent for processing certain types of personal information, where applicable

To exercise these rights, employees should contact the Human Resources Department.

6. Retention of Personal Information

We retain employee personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal, regulatory, or business requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of or anonymize it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Elevate Aviation reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated to employees via email or posted on the company’s intranet. The updated policy will be effective as of the date indicated in the policy update.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is being handled, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@elevateaviation.us.

By continuing your employment with Elevate Aviation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.