1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how STOL Creek Aviation, LLC, doing business as Zlin Aviation USA, an authorized distributor of Czech Republic–based ZlinAero Aircrafts (“STOL Creek Aviation,” “Zlin Aviation USA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website ZlinAviationUSA.com or otherwise interact with us.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Contact details: name, email address, telephone number.
Message content: any information you choose to include in free‑text fields (for example, aircraft configuration details, questions, or comments).
Usage data (if enabled on your site): IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time and date of visits, and other technical information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data (such as health information, government ID numbers, or financial account details) through our contact or configuration forms.
3. How we collect information
We collect information:
Directly from you when you fill out a form on our website, request a quote, contact us by phone or email, or otherwise communicate with us.
Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies, when you visit our website (where implemented and permitted by applicable law).
4. How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
Respond to your inquiries, aircraft configuration requests, and quote requests.
Provide information about our aircraft, products, and related services.
Communicate with you about your request, follow up on configurations, and manage customer relationships.
Maintain internal records, improve our website, and optimize our sales and service processes.
(If enabled) Send you marketing or promotional communications about STOL Creek Aviation / Zlin Aviation USA, where permitted by law and your preferences.
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Legal bases for processing (where required)
Where required by laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Your consent, for example when you request that we contact you or opt in to receive marketing communications.
Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract, such as preparing a quote or order.
Our legitimate interests in responding to inquiries, operating and improving our business, and promoting our products, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
6. How we share your information
We may share your personal information with:
Service providers who support our operations (such as website hosting, email and communication tools, IT support, or customer relationship management providers), under contracts that require them to protect your information.
Professional advisers such as lawyers, accountants, or insurers where reasonably necessary.
Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement where required to comply with laws or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
7. International transfers
Our business is based in the United States and your personal information may be stored and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal information in connection with such transfers.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
Responding to your inquiries and providing quotes or information.
Maintaining business and transaction records in line with our legal and regulatory obligations.
When information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention practices and applicable law.
9. Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete information.
The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
The right to object to or request restriction of certain processing.
The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent (for example, marketing communications).
The right to opt out of certain data sharing where required by laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us.
10. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect technical information, support basic site functions, and help us understand how visitors use our site.
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non‑essential cookies. You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
11. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
13. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the website after changes become effective means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
STOL Creek Aviation, LLC d/b/a Zlin Aviation USA
Attn: Michael Busenitz, Owner / Lead Contact
14319 NW 70th St
Whitewater, KS 67154
Phone: (316) 435-3837
Email: mike@stolcreek.com
Website: STOLCreek.com and ZlinAviationUSA.com