Here's a blog post where I explain what's happening with your data in a more personal and less legal-jargon like manner.
1. General Information
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when using FrontierWings.
FrontierWings is operated by an independent developer.
2. Overview of Data Processing
We aim to collect and process as little personal data as possible.
We do not use tracking tools, analytics platforms, or advertising technologies.
Personal data is only processed where necessary to operate the service.
3. Server Log Files
When you access the website, the server automatically records:
- IP address
- Date and time of request
- Requested resource
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
This data is required to ensure the stability, performance, and security of the service.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
4. Cookies
FrontierWings uses cookies that are necessary for the operation of the service.
These cookies are used to:
- Maintain user sessions (login status)
- Ensure secure authentication
- Enable core functionality of the platform
These cookies do not track users for analytics or marketing purposes.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
Under applicable laws (e.g. TTDSG), these cookies do not require user consent, as they are strictly necessary for providing the service.
5. User Accounts
When you register for FrontierWings, we collect your email address.
Once you pay for a subscription, we also internally store your real name for reference, but no payment methods.
This data is used to:
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate access to the service
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
6. Flight Data & Telemetry
When using the FrontierWings client, flight-related data is transmitted to our servers.
This may include:
- Flight routes and position data
- Aircraft and mission-related information
- Performance metrics (e.g. landing quality, duration, distance)
This data is used to:
- Enable mission tracking
- Generate statistics and achievements
- Operate core platform features
We aim to minimize stored data and may:
- Aggregate telemetry
- Remove raw data after processing
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
7. Payments
Payments are processed via:
Paddle
When making a purchase, your data is processed directly by Paddle. This will include:
- Name
- Billing address
- Payment details
- Email address
We do not store or process payment data ourselves.
For more information, please refer to Paddle’s privacy policy.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
8. Maps and External Content
We use map services provided by:
- OpenStreetMap
- OpenTopoMap
Map content is only loaded after user interaction (e.g. clicking a button).
When loaded, requests are made to external servers, which may process your IP address.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
9. Weather Data
To support mission functionality, FrontierWings retrieves weather data from external services.
This may involve requests to third-party APIs, which can receive your IP address. Currently we are processing data from the following platforms:
- aviationweather.gov
- open-meteo.com
We only use such services where necessary for the operation of the platform.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
10. Communication (Email & Community Platforms)
If you contact us (e.g. via email), we process:
- Your email address
- The content of your message
This is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and/or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
FrontierWings may also provide community spaces (e.g. a Discord server).
If you use such platforms:
- Your data is processed by the respective provider
- Communication takes place outside our direct control
- The provider’s privacy policy applies
Participation is voluntary.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Account data: until account deletion
- Flight data: as long as relevant for platform features
- Server logs: limited retention for security purposes
- Communication data: until the request is resolved, unless legal obligations require longer storage
We may delete or anonymize data when it is no longer required.
12. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us via the e-mail address mentioned at the end of this page.
13. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the service or legal requirements.
Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: