Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 16, 2025

1. Introduction

AirlinePics.com ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register and use our service, we collect:

  • Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted), and full name
  • Profile Information: Profile photos and biographical information (optional)
  • Content: Photos you upload, comments, forum posts, and messages
  • Metadata: Aircraft information, location data, and dates associated with photos

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our site, we automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, links clicked
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: Session data and preferences
  • Log Data: Access times, error logs, page requests

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process and display your photo uploads
  • Enable community features (comments, forums, following)
  • Send important account notifications
  • Improve site functionality and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Communicate updates and changes to our service

4. Information Sharing

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible:

  • Your username and profile name
  • Approved photos you upload
  • Comments and forum posts
  • Public profile information
  • Follower/following counts and lists

4.2 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4.3 Third-Party Services

We may share data with:

  • Email Service (Mailgun): For sending transactional emails
  • Cloudflare: For security and performance (Turnstile, CDN)
  • Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

  • Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and activity logging
  • Secure file upload scanning

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Access

You can access and update your account information through your profile settings.

6.2 Data Deletion

You may request account deletion by contacting support. This will permanently remove your account and associated data.

6.3 Email Communications

You will receive essential account emails (verification, password resets). You cannot opt out of these transactional emails.

6.4 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit site functionality.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for login and site functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with our site
  • Security Cookies: Detect fraud and abuse

8. Children's Privacy

AirlinePics.com is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where required by law to retain it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: [email protected]
Website: Contact Form