Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FlightBuddys ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our flight buddy matching service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Profile information (photo, bio, preferences)
• Flight information (departure/arrival airports, flight numbers, dates)
• Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
• Communication preferences

2.2 Authentication Information

When you sign in using social authentication (Google, Facebook, Apple), we receive:

• Email address
• Name and profile picture
• Account verification status

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and interactions with our service
• Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our flight buddy matching service
• Match you with potential travel companions based on flight details
• Facilitate communication between matched users
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

When you register a flight and pay to unlock the buddy list, your flight information and profile details (name, photo, bio) are visible to other users on the same flight.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing (PayPal)
• Email delivery services
• Cloud hosting and database services
• Analytics and monitoring tools

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and authorization
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (service-related messages may still be sent)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@flightbuddys.com.

7. Social Authentication Data

If you use social authentication (Google, Facebook, Apple), we only use the information provided by these services to create and authenticate your account. We do not access or store your social media passwords.

For Facebook users, you can request data deletion by following the instructions on our Facebook Data Deletion page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. 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 "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: