Privacy Policy

ARIS Helicopters / Heli-Flite, Inc.
Effective Date: October 28, 2026
Website: https://www.arishelicopters.com/

1. Introduction

ARIS Helicopters (“ARIS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and disclose it, how cookies and similar technologies may operate, and what choices you may have regarding your information.

This policy applies to information collected through our website, including contact forms, quote requests, and other online interactions. It does not necessarily apply to information collected through separate business transactions, employment applications, or other services governed by separate agreements or notices.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit a contact form, request a quote, or communicate with us through our website, we may collect:

First and last name
Email address
Telephone number
Company or organization name
Project location
Job or project description
Load description and lifting requirements
Estimated number of lifts and lift height
Project type, including new or existing construction
Project owner information
Preferred project date
Estimated maximum load weight
Any additional information you choose to include in your message

We use this information to understand your project requirements, respond to inquiries, prepare estimates, evaluate service needs, and communicate with you about potential or existing work.

Please do not submit passwords, payment card numbers, government identification numbers, or other sensitive personal information through general website forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website host, server, or enabled third-party services. This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and links clicked
Date, time, and duration of visits
Referring website or webpage
General website usage and performance information

This information may be used to maintain website functionality, monitor performance, troubleshoot technical issues, protect against misuse, and improve the website experience.

3. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests for quotes.
Evaluate helicopter service requirements and project specifications.
Prepare estimates and proposals for aerial construction, heavy lifting, firefighting support, utility and telecommunications work, charter services, and other services we offer.
Communicate with customers, prospective customers, contractors, vendors, and business partners.
Coordinate project details and follow up on submitted requests.
Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
Monitor website performance and visitor activity.
Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
Maintain appropriate business records.
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
Protect our rights, property, personnel, and customers.

We will use personal information for purposes reasonably related to the circumstances in which it was collected or for other purposes permitted by applicable law.

4. How We Share Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances.

Service Providers

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website and business. These may include website hosting providers, information technology vendors, communications services, analytics providers, and security providers.

These service providers may process information as necessary to perform services on our behalf, subject to applicable contractual and legal requirements.

Project Partners and Business Relationships

Where necessary to evaluate, prepare for, or perform a requested project, we may share relevant information with subcontractors, vendors, project partners, or other business entities involved in delivering the requested services.

We will limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the applicable business purpose and subject to applicable law and contractual obligations.

Legal and Security Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, court order, or lawful governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, investigate suspected fraud, enforce agreements, or address security concerns.

Business Transactions

Information may be disclosed in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or sale or transfer of some or all of our business assets, subject to applicable law.

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Our website and business practices must be reviewed to determine whether any activity qualifies as a sale or sharing of personal information under applicable privacy laws.

If we engage in activities that qualify as a sale or sharing of personal information, including sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, we will provide any required disclosures and opt-out mechanisms.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website or its service providers may use cookies, browser storage, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support website features.

Depending on the services enabled, these technologies may be used for the following purposes:

Essential technologies: Support website functionality, security, and features you request.

Analytics technologies: Help us understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and website performance, if analytics services are enabled.

Functional technologies: Support features such as embedded content or other third-party services.

Advertising technologies: If enabled, help measure advertising effectiveness or support targeted advertising.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain the necessary consent before using non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.

You may be able to manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features. Browser settings may not disable every form of tracking.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, videos, or other online services.

When you access or interact with third-party services, those providers may collect information directly from your browser or device. Their collection and use of information are governed by their own privacy policies and practices, subject to applicable law.

We do not control the privacy practices or security of third-party websites and are not responsible for their content or data handling. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information to them.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, preparing quotes, coordinating projects, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the project, contractual obligations, and applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it, subject to applicable law and legitimate record keeping requirements.

8. Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

You should avoid sending confidential or highly sensitive information through general website forms unless we have provided an appropriate secure method.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information we maintain about you. These rights may include the ability to:

Request access to certain personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
Obtain certain information in a portable format.
Opt out of qualifying sales or sharing of personal information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Appeal certain privacy request decisions, where applicable.

The availability and scope of these rights depend on applicable law and the nature of our business and data processing.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.

California Residents

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), if the law applies to ARIS and the relevant information processing.

Depending on applicability, these rights may include the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, sold, or shared; request correction or deletion; obtain certain information in a portable format; and opt out of qualifying sales or sharing of personal information.

We will provide any additional notices and mechanisms required by applicable California law if our business practices and legal status require them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for business customers, contractors, organizations, and individuals seeking information about aviation and helicopter services. It is not directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website in violation of applicable law. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action where required by law.

11. Do Not Track and Browser Privacy Signals

Some browsers offer privacy settings or signals intended to communicate a user's preferences about online tracking.

The effect of these signals depends on the technology involved and applicable law. Where required by law, we will recognize and process applicable opt-out preference signals in accordance with our legal obligations.

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings and any privacy controls made available on our website.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business operations, technology, data practices, or legal obligations.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact ARIS Helicopters.

ARIS Helicopters — Southern California
1965 Aviation Drive, Unit F
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 359-5016
Toll-Free: (800) 340-1969

ARIS Helicopters — Northern California
234 Skylane Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
Toll-Free: (800) 955-2747

Website: https://www.arishelicopters.com/

Please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your inquiry. Do not include passwords, payment card details, or other sensitive information in an ordinary email.