Privacy Policy

At Airline Architect, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our airline management simulation game.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)

Game Data

As you play, we collect:

• In-game actions and decisions
• Virtual company and aircraft data
• Route and scheduling information
• Financial transactions within the game

Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Session duration and activity

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the game service
• Authenticate your account and ensure security
• Process any in-game purchases
• Send important updates about the game
• Improve game performance and features
• Detect and prevent cheating or abuse
• Respond to support requests

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls for our systems

Your data is stored on secure servers. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

4. Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the service (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the game's support channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Airline Architect is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. Your continued use of Airline Architect after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the game's support channels.