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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

Privacy at a Glance

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Isabelle Spandl
FlightGuard
Austria
Email: privacy@flightguard.app

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

When you create an account, we collect:

2.2 Aircraft & Flight Data

Data you enter into the App:

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

2.4 Subscription Data

Managed through Apple App Store and RevenueCat:

Note: We do not have access to your payment details (credit card, etc.). All payments are processed by Apple.

3. How We Use Your Data

Purpose Legal Basis (GDPR)
Provide and operate FlightGuard Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Sync data across your devices Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Enable sharing with co-owners Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Process subscriptions Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Send important service updates Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Improve the App and fix bugs Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Respond to support requests Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Comply with legal obligations Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))

4. Shared Aircraft Access

When you share an aircraft with co-owners or partners:

Your responsibility: Only invite people you trust. Once shared, other users can view and edit aircraft data. FlightGuard is not responsible for how shared users handle this data.

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers located in the European Union (Belgium/Frankfurt). Firebase is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

5.2 How We Protect Your Data

6. Third-Party Services

FlightGuard uses the following third-party services:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Firebase Database, authentication, cloud storage Firebase Privacy
Apple App Store App distribution, payments Apple Privacy
RevenueCat Subscription management RevenueCat Privacy

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

When you delete your account, your aircraft and flight data is permanently deleted within 30 days.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

As a user in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data

Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

Right to Data Portability – Export your data in a machine-readable format

Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data

Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest

Right to Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@flightguard.app. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Austria, this is the Datenschutzbehörde (DSB).

9. Data Export & Deletion

Export Your Data

You can export your aircraft data as PDF reports directly within the App (Status Reports, Maintenance History).

For a complete data export, contact privacy@flightguard.app.

Delete Your Account

To delete your account and all associated data:

10. Children's Privacy

FlightGuard is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the European Union. If data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., for certain Firebase services), it is protected by:

12. Push Notifications

FlightGuard may send push notifications for:

You can disable push notifications at any time in your device settings.

13. Cookies & Tracking

The FlightGuard App does not use cookies. Our website (flightguard.app) may use essential cookies for functionality. We do not use advertising trackers or sell data to advertisers.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or via email at least 14 days before the changes take effect.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@flightguard.app
General Support: support@flightguard.app
Data Controller: Isabelle Spandl, Austria

Questions?

If anything in this Privacy Policy is unclear, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to explain how we handle your data.