1. Introduction
AirportsNow ("we," "our," "us," or the "Operator") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes in detail how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you access and use the AirportsNow website (the "Website" or the "Service"). By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully and to review it periodically, as it may be updated from time to time. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Use.
2. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit AirportsNow, our servers and third-party analytics services automatically collect certain technical information about your visit. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may be used to determine your approximate geographic location; the type and version of the web browser you are using; your device's operating system; the specific pages you visit on our Website and the time and date of your visit; the duration of time spent on each page; the referring website or link that directed you to our Website; and other standard web log data. This information is collected through server logs and, where applicable, through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. We collect this data to understand how visitors interact with our Website, to improve performance and usability, and to ensure the security and integrity of our systems.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us through our contact form or via email correspondence. This information typically includes your name, email address, and the content of your message or inquiry. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to browse the Website. The provision of personal information through our contact form is entirely voluntary and is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or feedback.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to operate, maintain, and improve the Website and the quality of service we provide to our users. Specifically, we use automatically collected data to analyze aggregate traffic patterns and usage trends, identify and resolve technical issues, optimize page load times and overall Website performance, and protect against unauthorized access and abuse. Personal information you provide through our contact form is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry, address your feedback, and improve the accuracy of our airport data when corrections or suggestions are submitted. We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, and we do not send unsolicited promotional communications.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
AirportsNow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect usage data for analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. We use session cookies, which are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser, as well as persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. These cookies help us remember your preferences, understand which pages and features are most popular, and improve the overall functionality of the Website. You may configure your web browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note, however, that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website and may result in a degraded user experience.
5. Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating and improving the Website. These third parties may include web analytics providers that help us understand how visitors use the Website, content delivery networks (CDNs) that optimize the delivery of our content to users in different geographic locations, and web hosting infrastructure providers. These service providers may collect and process certain data on our behalf, including the types of information described in Section 2 of this policy. Each third-party service provider operates under its own privacy policy and data handling practices, and we encourage you to review those policies independently. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third-party service providers we engage maintain appropriate data protection standards.
6. Data Security
AirportsNow implements commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the personal data we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, destruction, or accidental loss. These measures include the use of encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers, restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis, regular security assessments of our infrastructure, and secure storage of any personal data collected through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet and no electronic storage system is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, and any transmission of data is at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected log data for a reasonable period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, after which it is either deleted or anonymized. Personal information provided through our contact form is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. If you wish to have your personal data deleted, you may submit a request as described in Section 8 below.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights with respect to the personal data we hold about you. These rights may include the right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data, the right to request rectification of any inaccurate or incomplete data, the right to request erasure of your personal data (commonly known as the "right to be forgotten"), the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities, and the right to data portability. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law. Please note that certain rights may be subject to limitations and exceptions under applicable legislation.
9. Children's Privacy
AirportsNow is a general-audience website and is not directed at or intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.
10. International Data Transfers
The Website is operated from servers that may be located in jurisdictions different from your own. By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your information to countries or jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed or stored.
11. Changes to This Policy
AirportsNow reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and at its sole discretion. Any changes to this policy will be reflected on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also reach us through our contact page. We are committed to addressing any privacy-related inquiries and will make reasonable efforts to respond in a timely and thorough manner.