Effective Date: September 14, 2025
Last Updated: July 7, 2026
Overview
Aviation GPS ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our aviation navigation application.
Information We Collect
Location Data
GPS Coordinates: We access your device's GPS location to provide real-time navigation, bearing, and distance calculations to airports, navigation aids, and airspace boundaries
Background Location: The app requests "Always" location access and can continue receiving location updates while running in the background, so navigation stays current if you switch apps or lock your device mid-flight. Location is never accessed for any purpose other than the navigation functions described in this policy.
Compass Data: We access your device's magnetic compass to display heading information
Usage: Location data is used exclusively for navigation calculations and is processed locally on your device
Local Network Data
The app can receive simulated GPS position data broadcast over your local Wi-Fi network from the X-Plane flight simulator (using the XGPS protocol), for practicing navigation without a real GPS signal
This requires iOS's local network permission; the app only listens for this data, it does not transmit anything onto your network
This feature is used only when you explicitly select X-Plane as your GPS source in Settings
Device Information
Battery Level: Displayed as an optional data field for flight monitoring
Device Orientation: Used to maintain portrait mode for optimal cockpit use
System Time: Used for time calculations and timezone detection
How We Use Your Information
Primary Functions
Calculate bearing and distance to selected destinations
Provide real-time navigation data (ground speed, track, heading)
Display current GPS coordinates when requested
Calculate estimated time en route (ETE) and estimated time of arrival (ETA)
Apply magnetic declination corrections for accurate navigation
Display worldwide controlled airspace boundaries and their classification and vertical limits
Provide lateral and vertical glidepath guidance for visual approaches to a selected runway
Data Processing
All location processing occurs locally on your device
No location data is transmitted to external servers
No personal tracking or location history is stored
Data Storage
Local Storage Only
Your location data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
App settings and preferences are saved locally on your device
Selected destinations and flight plans are stored locally for navigation purposes
No cloud storage or external data transmission occurs
Aviation Database
The app includes a bundled aviation database (airports, navaids, runways, radio frequencies, and worldwide airspace boundaries), updated periodically through app updates from the App Store
This data does not contain personal information
Aviation data is sourced from OurAirports.com (airports, navaids, runways, frequencies) and OpenAIP (airspace boundaries), both public open datasets
Data Sharing
No Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties
We do not use analytics services that track personal data
We do not integrate with social media platforms
No location data leaves your device
Public Aviation Data
The app includes public aviation databases (airports, navigation aids, airspace boundaries)
This data is publicly available and contains no personal information
Sources include OurAirports.com and OpenAIP
Permissions Required
Location Services
Purpose: Essential for all navigation functions, including background use during flight
Usage: This app uses your location, including in the background, to provide continuous navigation and distance to airports
Control: You can disable location access, or limit it to "While Using," in iOS Settings, but background/continuous navigation will be limited or the app may not function fully
Local Network
Purpose: Receiving simulated position data from X-Plane flight simulator, when that GPS source is selected
Control: You can decline this permission if you do not use the X-Plane integration; the app's other features are unaffected
No Other Permissions
We do not request access to contacts, photos, camera, microphone, or other device features
We do not require account creation or personal information
Data Security
Local Processing
All sensitive calculations occur on your device
No network transmission of location data to any server
No user accounts or authentication required
Minimal Data Collection
We collect only the minimum data necessary for navigation functions
No behavioral tracking or usage analytics
No advertising or marketing data collection
Third-Party Services
Aviation Data Sources
OurAirports.com: Public aviation database (airports, runways, frequencies)
OpenAIP: Public airspace boundary database (classification, vertical limits)
NOAA: World Magnetic Model data for declination calculations
No Tracking Services
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or similar tracking services
We do not include advertising networks
We do not use crash reporting services that collect personal data
Children's Privacy
This app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for aviation use and does not target children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Users
The app works worldwide with global aviation data
Location processing occurs locally regardless of your location
No data crosses international borders as processing is local-only
Aviation database is public international data
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through:
App Store update notes
In-app notifications for major privacy-related changes
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Developer: Marian Fujara — marian.fujara@gmail.com
Your Rights
iOS Privacy Controls
Disable or limit location access: iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services
Disable local network access: iOS Settings > Aviation GPS > Local Network
View app permissions: iOS Settings > Aviation GPS
Delete app data: Uninstall the application
Data Portability
Settings can be reset to defaults within the app
No personal data export is necessary as no personal data is stored
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
Apple App Store Review Guidelines
iOS privacy requirements
General privacy best practices for location-based applications