GAL Aerospace Inc. ("GAL Aerospace", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Quebec Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector), and applicable privacy legislation.
1. Who We Are
GAL Aerospace Inc. is an aircraft cabin interiors company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. We design, engineer, manufacture, certify, and support aircraft interior components and cabin modification programs for commercial aviation operators, MROs, OEMs, and aircraft lessors. Our website is located at galaerospace.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you submit an inquiry through our contact form, request a technical consultation, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with our website. The types of information we may collect include: your name, job title, company name, business email address, telephone number, aircraft type or fleet information you choose to share, and the content of your inquiry or message. We also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through standard server logs and, where applicable, analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries and provide the information or services you have requested; to schedule and conduct technical consultations; to send you communications you have requested or that may be of interest to you, including updates about our services, programs, and capabilities; to improve our website, content, and services; to comply with legal obligations; and to protect the security and integrity of our systems. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on your consent (provided when you submit a form or request), the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps at your request, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the address below. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with: service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, and email service providers), provided they are bound by appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations; professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants, where necessary; and government authorities or law enforcement agencies where required by law or to protect our legal rights. We do not transfer your personal information outside Canada without ensuring that adequate protections are in place.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. When personal information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information: the right to access the personal information we hold about you; the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions; the right to withdraw consent to processing; the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. We do not currently use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, HTTPS encryption, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: GAL Aerospace Inc., Attn: Privacy Officer, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Email: info@galaerospace.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.