Terms and Policies
Effective Date: September 01, 2023
Who we are
Flying Malta Application (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the flyingmaltaapp.com website and mobile application (the “Service”).
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service, and the choices you have associated with that data.
We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used herein have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from flyingmalta.com.
You can contact us using the email below if you have any questions or concerns regarding the data we may hold about you.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted service providers strictly to operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), based on:
- Your consent (e.g. for optional permissions)
- Legitimate interests (e.g. improving and maintaining the Service)
- Legal obligations, where applicable
Types of Data Collected
Information Collection and Use
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service.
Operational & Location Data
Depending on the features used, the Flying Malta Application may access certain device or operational data to support aviation-related functionality.
- Any location or positional data (if used) is accessed only while the app is actively in use
- We do not continuously track users in the background
- We do not build or store historical movement profiles
- We do not sell or share such data with third parties
If location permissions are requested by the app, they are used strictly to support relevant operational features (such as navigation or situational awareness) and can be disabled at any time via your device settings.
Usage Data
We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include:
- Internet Protocol address (IP address)
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited or features used
- Time and date of access
- Time spent within the Service
- Unique device identifiers and diagnostic data
Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.
Cookies are small data files that may include an anonymous unique identifier and are stored on your device.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Session Cookies – to operate our Service
- Preference Cookies – to remember your settings
- Security Cookies – for security purposes
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the Service may not function properly without them.
Use of Data
Flying Malta Application uses collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Improve functionality and user experience
- Notify you about changes to the Service
- Provide customer support
- Monitor usage and performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals (“Service Providers”) to:
- Facilitate our Service
- Provide services on our behalf
- Assist in analyzing how the Service is used
These providers may have access to limited personal data only as necessary to perform these tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Transfer of Data
Your information, including personal data, may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data; however, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or aviation-related services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified via email or within the Service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@flyingmalta.com