Privacy Policy
Auto Nav Log ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Account information when you create an account (email address, username)
- Flight planning data (routes, waypoints, aircraft information)
- Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
- Location data if you grant permission
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience with our website.
2.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign effectiveness.
2.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Other third-party vendors may also serve cookies on our site for advertising and analytics purposes.
2.3 Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings accessible via the "Cookies" link in the footer. You may also control cookies through your browser settings.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and complete transactions
- Send transactional messages and updates
- Respond to comments and questions
- Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us deliver services (hosting, analytics, customer support)
- Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant advertisements and marketing communications
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at autonavlog@gmail.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete this information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us at autonavlog@gmail.com.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: autonavlog@gmail.com
Information Collection and Use
While using our service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. We collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Email address (if you choose to sign in)
- Usage Data: Information on how you use the service, including flight planning data
- Device Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, time and date of your visit
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. These technologies help us deliver a better and more personalized service, remember your preferences, analyze how you use our service, and improve our offerings.
The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you interact with our website
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features
Privacy Sandbox and Modern Tracking Technologies
As web browsers phase out third-party cookies, we may use alternative privacy-preserving technologies such as Google's Privacy Sandbox, which includes:
- Topics API: Categorizes your browsing interests locally in your browser to deliver relevant content and ads without sharing your exact browsing history
- Protected Audience API (formerly FLEDGE): Enables interest-based advertising without third-party cookies by performing ad auctions within your browser
- Attribution Reporting: Measures ad effectiveness while preserving privacy
These technologies aim to protect your privacy while still enabling the functionality that third-party cookies previously provided. You have control over these features through your browser settings and our cookie consent options.
Google Services
We use various Google services including:
- Google Analytics: To track and report website traffic
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements
- Firebase: To provide authentication, hosting, and database services
These services may use cookies, web beacons, Privacy Sandbox technologies, and other tracking mechanisms to collect information about your use of our service.
Last Updated: April 15, 2024