Privacy Policy
Effective Date:
FliteAxis ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information across three distinct contexts:
- Our marketing website (fliteaxis.com)
- The FliteAxis SaaS platform (when launched)
- The FliteAxis open source software (self-hosted)
1. Marketing Website (fliteaxis.com)
Information We Collect
When you visit our marketing website, we may collect:
- Email address: When you join our waitlist
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs (via analytics)
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
How We Use Your Information
- To send you updates about FliteAxis launch and availability
- To improve our website and understand user behavior
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
Data Storage and Security
Waitlist emails are stored securely with our email service provider. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Your data is retained until you request removal or unsubscribe.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services on our marketing website:
- Analytics: To understand website traffic and usage patterns
- Email service provider: To manage waitlist signups and communications
- Hosting provider: Cloudflare Pages for website hosting
Your Rights
- Request removal from our waitlist at any time
- Request a copy of your stored data
- Request deletion of your personal information
2. FliteAxis SaaS Platform (When Launched)
This section applies to the hosted version of FliteAxis when it becomes available. The SaaS platform is not yet launched.
Information We Will Collect
When you use the FliteAxis SaaS platform, we will collect:
- Account information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
- Aviation data: Flight expenses, aircraft information, logbook data you choose to upload
- Financial data: Subscription payment information (processed by our payment provider)
- Usage data: Feature usage, login times, activity logs
How We Will Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the FliteAxis service
- To process your subscription payments
- To send service-related notifications and updates
- To provide customer support
- To improve our services and develop new features
- To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Data Ownership
You own your data. All aviation expense data, flight information, and related content you create within FliteAxis belongs to you. We will never sell your personal aviation data to third parties.
Data Storage and Security
- Your data will be encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- We will implement industry-standard security measures
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Automatic backups to prevent data loss
Data Retention
- Account data retained while your account is active
- Upon account deletion, data will be permanently removed within 30 days
- Backups containing your data will be purged within 90 days of account deletion
- Financial records may be retained longer for legal/tax compliance
Third-Party Services (SaaS)
The SaaS platform will use:
- Payment processor: To handle subscription billing (your payment information is not stored on our servers)
- Cloud infrastructure: For hosting and data storage
- Email service: For transactional emails and notifications
Your Rights (SaaS Users)
- Export all your data at any time
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Request a copy of your stored information
- Update or correct your account information
- Opt out of non-essential communications
3. TrueHour Open Source Software (Self-Hosted)
No Data Collection by FliteAxis
When you self-host the TrueHour open source software (licensed under the MIT License):
- We do not collect any data from your installation
- All data stays on your own server or computer
- No analytics or tracking code is included
- No data is sent to FliteAxis or any third parties
- You have complete control over your data
Your Responsibility
When self-hosting FliteAxis, you are responsible for:
- Securing your own server and data
- Implementing backups
- Maintaining software updates
- Ensuring compliance with any applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction
The TrueHour open source code is available at github.com/FliteAxis/TrueHour. Documentation is available in the project wiki.
Optional Features
If the open source version includes optional features that connect to external services (e.g., logbook import from third-party providers), those services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them before enabling such features.
General Provisions
Children's Privacy
FliteAxis is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
FliteAxis is operated in the United States. If you are accessing FliteAxis from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
