Last Updated: October 29, 2025
🔒 Your Privacy Matters: Flight Countdown is designed with privacy at its core. All your flight data stays on your device, and we collect minimal information only to provide app functionality.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Flight Countdown ("we," "our," or "the App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.
By using Flight Countdown, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you use Flight Countdown, you may provide the following information:
- Flight Details: Flight number, departure airport, destination airport, departure time, and arrival time
- Notification Preferences: Your chosen notification timing (30, 60, or 90 minutes before arrival)
- Timezone Information: Automatically detected or manually selected timezone data for accurate countdown
✅ Important: All flight data is stored locally on your device only. We do not transmit or store this information on our servers.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version
- Usage Analytics: App crashes, performance metrics (collected anonymously through standard mobile analytics)
- Advertising Identifier: With your consent, we may collect your device's advertising identifier for personalized ads (as explained in Section 4)
2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect
- ❌ We do not collect your name, email address, or contact information
- ❌ We do not access your location services
- ❌ We do not collect your personal photos, contacts, or other sensitive data
- ❌ We do not track your browsing history or activity outside the app
- ❌ We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Core App Functionality
- Flight Tracking: To display countdown timers and flight progress
- Timezone Conversion: To accurately convert flight times across different timezones
- Notifications: To send you timely alerts before your flight arrival
- Data Persistence: To save your flight information locally for quick access
3.2 App Improvement
- To analyze app performance and fix bugs
- To understand how users interact with the app
- To improve user experience and add new features
3.3 Legal Compliance
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- To respond to legal requests or prevent fraud
4. Advertising and Third-Party Services
4.1 Google AdMob
Flight Countdown displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use data to provide personalized ads.
🔔 Your Choice: When you first launch the app, you'll be asked whether to allow tracking for personalized ads (iOS 14+ App Tracking Transparency). You can:
- Allow: You'll see ads relevant to your interests
- Decline: You'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized
You can change this setting anytime in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
4.2 Information Collected by AdMob
When you consent to tracking, AdMob may collect:
- Device advertising identifier (IDFA)
- IP address (automatically anonymized)
- Device type and operating system
- App usage patterns
4.3 Third-Party Privacy Policies
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of our advertising partners:
- Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Advertising: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Local Storage
- All flight data is stored locally on your device using secure iOS storage (UserDefaults)
- Data is sandboxed and protected by iOS security features
- No flight information is transmitted to external servers
5.2 Data Retention
- Flight data remains on your device until you manually clear it or delete the app
- Clearing a flight removes all associated data immediately
- Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all local data
5.3 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices:
- Secure local storage using iOS encryption
- No authentication required (no passwords to protect)
- Regular security updates and bug fixes
- Compliance with Apple App Store security requirements
⚠️ Note: While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Use device passcode/biometric protection for additional security.
6. Children's Privacy
Flight Countdown is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at japalitylimited@gmail.com.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Control
- View Your Data: All flight data is visible within the app
- Delete Your Data: Tap "Clear" to remove flight information, or uninstall the app to delete all data
- Export Your Data: Currently, data export is not available as all data stays on your device
7.2 Advertising Preferences
- iOS Tracking Settings: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions
- Personalized Ads: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising to limit ad tracking
- Reset Advertising ID: You can reset your advertising identifier in iOS settings
7.3 Notification Preferences
- In-App Settings: Tap the settings icon (⚙️) to adjust notification timing
- iOS Settings: Go to Settings > Flight Countdown > Notifications to enable/disable notifications
8. International Data Transfers
Since all flight data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers of your flight information. Analytics and advertising data processed by third parties (like Google AdMob) may be transferred and processed in different countries according to their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Providing an in-app notification for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: japalitylimited@gmail.com
🌐 Support Page: https://app.japality.com/flightcountdown/i/support/
📱 App Name: Flight Countdown
🏢 Developer: Japality Limited
We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.
11. Legal Compliance
11.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
11.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
11.3 Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with applicable laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- Google AdMob Policies
Summary: Your flight data stays on your device. We use minimal analytics for app improvement. Ads are served by Google AdMob with your consent. You can delete all data anytime by clearing flights or uninstalling the app.