Last updated: January 23, 2026
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Isabelle Spandl
FlightGuard
Austria
Email: privacy@flightguard.app
When you create an account, we collect:
Data you enter into the App:
We automatically collect:
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.
| 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)) |
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.
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.
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.
We retain your data as follows:
When you delete your account, your aircraft and flight data is permanently deleted within 30 days.
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).
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.
To delete your account and all associated data:
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.
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:
FlightGuard may send push notifications for:
You can disable push notifications at any time in your device settings.
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.
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.
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.