Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AeroSpot ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you use our mobile application ("App").

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile details when you create an account.
• Spotting Data: Aircraft sightings, photos, locations, and timestamps you choose to log.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, and session duration.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to associate sightings with airports.

3. Advertising

AeroSpot uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use certain information about your device and usage patterns to provide personalized advertising.

Information collected by AdMob may include:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID on Android, IDFA on iOS)
• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• App usage data and interactions with ads
• General location (based on IP address)

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

For more information about Google's data practices, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's features and functionality
• Process and store your aircraft sightings and collections
• Display leaderboards and community features
• Send you notifications about your account or spotting activity
• Display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, etc.)
• Advertising Partners: Google AdMob for serving advertisements
• Other Users: Your public profile, sightings, and leaderboard rankings as part of the community features
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at info@aerospot.app.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

AeroSpot is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@aerospot.app