Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 31, 2026
At Airport Code Quest, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Username for leaderboards
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
Flight Data
When you log flights or import from ForeFlight, we collect:
- Departure and arrival airports
- Flight dates
- Aircraft information (if provided)
- Flight verification data (FlightAware URLs)
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our service, we automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- Cookies and similar technologies for session management
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our service
- Track your quest progress and achievements
- Display your username on leaderboards (if you choose to participate)
- Send you service-related communications
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. This helps us improve the user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data and may set cookies. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Sentry
We use Sentry for error tracking to identify and fix bugs. When errors occur, technical information about the error is sent to Sentry to help us diagnose issues.
Google OAuth
If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your email address and basic profile information from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.
FlightAware
If you choose to verify flights using FlightAware, we may access publicly available flight data to confirm your logged flights.
Data Sharing
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Your username and achievement data may appear on public leaderboards
- If you join a crew, other crew members can see your username and progress
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your account information and flight data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your flight data
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure password storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Airport Code Quest is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.