Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

1. Who We Are

AeroGurus operates aerogurus.com, an aircraft listing aggregation service. Contact: [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Search queries and filter selections
  • Saved aircraft: stored in your browser locally when anonymous; synced to your account on our servers when you sign in
  • Report submissions (issue type, description, optional email)

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address (for analytics and abuse prevention)
  • Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages visited, time on page, referral source

If you create an account (optional):

  • Email address (for login and notifications)
  • Name (if provided via Google sign-in)
  • Saved aircraft and search history (synced to your account)

Information we do NOT collect:

  • We do NOT collect payment information
  • We do NOT track individual user identities without consent
  • IP addresses are anonymized (hashed) before storage

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our search service
  • To analyze site usage and optimize content (aggregate analytics)
  • To respond to reports and inquiries
  • To prevent abuse and maintain site security

4. Cookies and Tracking

  • Google Analytics (GA4) — anonymous aggregate usage data
  • Essential cookies — for site functionality
  • We do NOT use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • Google Analytics (anonymized, aggregate data only)
  • Law enforcement if required by law
  • Service providers who help operate the site (hosting)

6. Your Rights

  • Access your data (contact us)
  • Request deletion (contact us)
  • Opt out of analytics (Google Analytics opt-out)
  • Clear localStorage saved aircraft at any time

California (CCPA): We do not sell personal information.

EU (GDPR): We process minimal data with legitimate interest as legal basis.

Contact: [email protected]

7. Children's Privacy

AeroGurus is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and follow industry best practices. No system is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

  • Account data (email, saved aircraft, alerts): retained while your account is active; deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
  • Search history: retained for 90 days, then automatically purged
  • Analytics data: anonymized aggregate data retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server logs: retained for 30 days for security purposes

To request deletion: [email protected]

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Check the "Last updated" date. Material changes will be noted on the site.

10. Contact

Privacy questions: [email protected]