POSTFLYTE PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Effective Date: December 29, 2025

TL;DR Summary Box

• We collect your name, email, pilot certificates, location, and flight hours

• Your profile info and airport locations are visible to other pilots when you choose to share

• We never sell your personal information to third parties

• We never share your email or private messages without your consent

• You can delete your account and data anytime

• We use cookies for login and analytics (no advertising cookies)

• We comply with California privacy laws (CCPA)

• Location sharing is optional and controlled by you

1. INTRODUCTION

Postflyte ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile photo

• Pilot Profile: Certificates, ratings, flight hours, home airport, bio

• Location Data: Current airport location (only when you explicitly choose to share)

• Content: Messages, DPE gouges, posts, comments, and other user-generated content

• Payment Information: For DPE gouge purchases (processed by secure third-party providers - we don't store credit card numbers)

• Flight Preferences: Aircraft types, flying interests, availability

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform, search queries

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized)

• Cookies: Session cookies and analytics cookies (see Cookie Policy)

• App Usage: If using mobile app - app version, device type, crash reports

• Performance Data: Page load times, error logs (no personal data included)

2.3 Information We DON'T Collect

• We do not access your device's camera or microphone

• We do not collect biometric data

• We do not track your location outside of airports you manually select

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Provide Services: Match you with other pilots, facilitate connections

• Display on Maps: Show your location at airports to other users

• Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns and enhance features

• Communicate: Send service updates, respond to inquiries

• Safety: Investigate violations of our Terms of Service

• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. INFORMATION VISIBLE TO OTHER USERS

4.1 Public Profile Information

The following is visible to all Postflyte users:

• Display name (you choose this)

• Certificates and ratings

• Total flight hours

• Home airport

• Bio and interests

• Current airport location (only when actively shared)

• Profile photo (if uploaded)

• Member since date

• Last active status (e.g., "Active today")

4.2 Private Information

The following remains private unless you choose to share:

• Email address

• Phone number

• Full legal name (if different from display name)

• Private message contents

• Payment information

• Exact location coordinates

• DPE gouge purchase history

• Blocked users list

• Account settings and preferences

5. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We share information only in these circumstances:

5.1 With Your Consent

• When you explicitly agree to share information

• When you initiate contact with another user

5.2 Service Providers

• Payment processors (for gouge transactions)

• Email service providers

• Analytics providers

• Cloud storage providers

5.3 Legal Requirements

• To comply with legal obligations

• To protect rights, property, or safety

• In response to lawful requests by public authorities

5.4 Business Transfers

• In connection with merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We NEVER sell your personal information to third parties.

6. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

6.1 Retention Period

• Active accounts: We retain your data while your account is active

• Inactive accounts: Deleted after 3 years of inactivity (with email warning at 2.5 years)

• Messages: Retained for 2 years unless deleted by users

• DPE gouges: Retained indefinitely as part of our service

• Location history: Automatically deleted after 30 days

• Search history: Deleted after 90 days

• Deleted content: Removed from backups within 90 days

6.2 Deletion Rights

You can:

• Delete your account anytime through account settings

• Request deletion of specific content

• Request a copy of your data

• Email team@postflyte.com for assistance

7. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Access your personal information

• Delete your personal information

• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)

• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact: team@postflyte.com

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING

8.1 Essential Cookies

• Login sessions

• Security features

• User preferences

8.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)

• Platform usage statistics

8.3 Managing Cookies

• Browser settings to block/delete cookies

• Google Analytics opt-out browser extension

• See our Cookie Policy for details

9. EMAIL AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

9.1 Service Emails (Cannot opt-out)

• Account security alerts

• Important service updates

• Legal notices

9.2 Marketing Emails (Can opt-out)

• New features announcements

• Flying tips and community highlights

• Partner offers

Opt-out: Click "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or update preferences in account settings.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)

• Encryption of sensitive data at rest

• Regular security audits

• Limited employee access to personal data

• Secure password requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Postflyte is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will promptly delete it.

Users must be 18+ to create an account per our Terms of Service.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Postflyte is based in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page

• Updating the "Last Updated" date

• Sending an email notification (for material changes)

15. CONTACT US

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: team@postflyte.com Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

For residents exercising privacy rights under applicable state laws (including CCPA), we will respond within the timeframe required by law.

16. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

For privacy concerns that cannot be resolved directly with us, contact: team@postflyte.com

17. SPECIFIC PLATFORM FEATURES

17.1 Location Features

• Location sharing is always opt-in

• You control when and where you appear on the map

• Location accuracy is limited to airport-level (not precise coordinates)

• You can hide your location at any time

17.2 DPE Gouge System

• Gouge submissions are anonymous to other users

• Purchase history is private

• We track submissions to prevent fraud

17.3 Messaging

• Messages are encrypted in transit

• We don't read your messages unless reported for safety

• You can block users to prevent contact

By using Postflyte, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.