Last Updated: April 12, 2026
Welcome to Rotorcraft News, operated by MainGearbox.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://news.maingearbox.com or engage with our services, including forums, newsletters, or other features (collectively, the “Services”). If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our Services. Personal Information: We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our Services:
- Contact details, such as name, email address, and phone number (e.g., when you register, subscribe to newsletters, or submit contact forms).
- Profile information, such as username and profile picture, if you participate in our forums or community features.
- Comments or messages you post on our website or send to us.
- Other information you voluntarily provide, such as survey responses or feedback.
Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal information automatically, including:
- Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral URLs.
- Device information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5 for details).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our Services, including:
- Operating and maintaining the website and its features, such as forums and newsletters.
- Responding to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
- Sending you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (you may opt out at any time).
- Analyzing website usage to improve content and user experience.
- Ensuring the security of our Services and preventing fraudulent activity.
- Complying with legal obligations or enforcing our policies.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:
- With service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools like Google Analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- With your consent, such as when you choose to share content publicly in our forums.
- To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred to a successor entity.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR):
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of newsletters or promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
- Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@maingearbox.com. We may require verification of your identity before processing requests.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as maintaining user sessions.
- Analytics Cookies: To track usage patterns and improve our Services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings, such as language preferences.
We use LiteSpeed Cache technology to improve site performance. This may store cached versions of pages on our server and in your browser.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality. For more information on Google Analytics, see their Privacy Policy or opt out at Google Analytics Opt-Out.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain account data while your account is active and delete it upon account closure, unless legal obligations require otherwise.
7. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, such as SSL encryption for data transmission. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately at info@maingearbox.com.
10. International Users
Our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a website notice. Please review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: info@maingearbox.com For California residents, see our CCPA Notice for additional information.
