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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

FlightDecide ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the FlightDecide mobile application ("App") and related services ("Service").

Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and a password (stored securely as a hash). We may also collect a display name if you choose to provide one.

Flight Data

To provide the Service, we process information you enter into the App, including:

This data is used to generate your flight analysis and is transmitted to our servers and processed by our AI analysis engine. See Section 4 for details on third-party services.

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymized data about how you use the App, including features accessed, analysis counts, and error logs. This data helps us improve the Service. Usage analytics do not include your specific flight routes or personal information.

Device Information

We collect basic device information including iOS version, device model, and app version for diagnostic and support purposes.

Purchase Information

Subscription purchases are handled entirely by Apple. We receive confirmation of your subscription status but do not have access to your payment card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not use your flight data for advertising purposes. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

No security system is perfect. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

4. Third-Party Services

FlightDecide integrates with the following third-party services:

AI Analysis Provider (Anthropic)

Your flight data is sent to Anthropic's API to generate narrative briefings. Anthropic's privacy policy governs their handling of this data. We send only the data necessary to generate your analysis.

aviationweather.gov

We query the FAA's Aviation Weather Center APIs to retrieve METARs, TAFs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs. These requests may include your departure and destination airport codes.

FAA Services

We query FAA data services for NOTAMs and airspace information. Airport identifiers from your flight plan are included in these requests.

Apple

Apple handles all in-app purchases and subscription billing. Apple's privacy policy governs their handling of payment and purchase data.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@flightdecide.app. We will respond within 30 days. Account deletion can also be initiated from within the App settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Flight analysis history is retained for up to 12 months to support the history feature. Usage analytics are retained in anonymized form for up to 24 months.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Users between 13 and 18 should use the App only with parental consent.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including Canada and the United States. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, for significant changes, by in-app notification or email. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

FlightDecide

Email: support@flightdecide.app

For privacy-specific requests: privacy@flightdecide.app