Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 14, 2026  ·  EAA Chapter 229 · KGIF – Winter Haven, FL

1. Who We Are

EAA Chapter 229 is a non-profit aviation organization affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), located at Gilbert Field (KGIF), 3000 21st St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or apply for membership.

2. Information We Collect

When you submit a membership application or process a payment through our website, we collect:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Date of birth (optional, used for internal records only)
  • EAA national membership number and status
  • Pilot certifications and aviation background
  • Payment information (processed securely — we do not store card numbers)

We also collect standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) for security and performance purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect exclusively to:

  • Process and manage your chapter membership
  • Send membership approval, renewal reminders, and payment receipts
  • Communicate chapter news, events, and meeting notices
  • Maintain accurate membership records as required by EAA National
  • Process online payments for annual dues

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Member data may be shared with EAA National as required for chapter affiliation reporting. Payment processing is handled by our payment provider under their own privacy policy. We do not share your information with any third party for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Member records are retained for the duration of active membership and up to five years after membership ends, in accordance with standard non-profit record-keeping practices. You may request deletion of your record at any time by contacting us.

6. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for cart and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. No third-party analytics scripts are loaded on this site.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the link below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Contact

EAA Chapter 229 · KGIF – Gilbert Field · 3000 21st St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
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