Privacy Policy

Flight Chop is designed to be used without creating an account. We collect limited information to improve our service:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with the map (collected via Google Analytics)
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Approximate Location: General geographic region based on IP address (not precise location)
• Preferences: Theme settings, map layer preferences, and other customizations stored locally in your browser

We use collected information to:

• Understand how users interact with our platform
• Improve features and user experience
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Ensure the service operates properly

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize ads in its own advertising network. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Flight Chop integrates with the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:

• Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov): Provides METAR, TAF, PIREP, SIGMET, G-AIRMET, and CWA data
• Mapbox: Provides interactive map rendering and geolocation services
• OpenWeather: Provides weather radar imagery

We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences (such as theme settings and map layer visibility) and to collect analytics data. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings. Preferences stored in your browser remain until you clear your browser data or change them.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Flight Chop is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

You have the right to:

• Clear your browser cookies and local storage at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
• Contact us with questions about how your information is handled

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.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].