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Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

Last updated: 2024

GDPR Compliance Notice

As a VATSIM Virtual Airline Partner, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data to provide our services:

  • Email address (for account management and communication)
  • VATSIM ID (CID) - for verification and flight logging
  • First and last name - for profile display
  • Date of birth - for age verification
  • Flight data (departure, arrival, routes, times) - for statistics and logging
  • Callsign (LPA + digits) - for flight identification

How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • Account management and authentication
  • Flight statistics and leaderboards
  • Communication about your account and VA activities
  • Integration with VATSIM network for flight logging and verification

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely in our database. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Data is retained as long as your account is active and as required by law.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Cookies

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Third-Party Services

We integrate with VATSIM services for flight data and verification. Data shared with VATSIM is subject to VATSIM's Privacy Policy.

VATSIM Privacy Policy: View VATSIM Privacy Policy

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.