The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.

Our website can usually be used without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (e.g. name, address or email address) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. These data will not be collected without your express consent and will not be passed on to third parties.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

Privacy policy

General remark

Designation of the responsible body

The responsible body for data processing on this website is: Martin Mrosek Bruktererhang 19 45277 Essen The responsible body decides alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, contact details, etc.).

Data processing on Flightradar.flights

a) Personal data – provision and follow non-provision

As a natural person, you are not obliged to provide «personal» data without your consent. Flightradar.flights does not collect any personal data from you. With the exception of the contact form, which is provided for you in order to protect your personal interests, if you ask to contact us. The embedded aircraft radar from Radarbox24.com also does not automatically collect any personal data from you. Radarbox only asks for personal data on your request if you obviously want to become a member of Radarbox24.com out of interest, for example. Such a membership is based on an increase in the service offered, for a fee and on a voluntary basis. Failure to provide personal data has no effect on our service which we provide to you, as we do not need it for the operation of Flightradar.flights.

b) What other data is recorded and stored?

Flightradar.flights collects and stores information exclusively in server log files in order to ensure the optimal operation of this website. The following information helps us to troubleshoot, optimize and deliver our services.

• IP address shortened (anonymized) i.e. the server automatically shortens the last two digits of all IP addresses that access Flightradar.flights
• Date and time of the request
• Which document / page is queried or called
• Which browser is used e.g. Safari / Firefox / Chrome
• Which operating system with version number is used e.g. Windows 10

Flightradar.flights saves this data in the server log for a period of 90 days from the first access, after which the server log files are automatically deleted.

c) Who can still access this data?

The hosting provider for this site, who regularly maintains its servers. But could also create backup copies for Flightradar.flights, may also have access to the server log files or personal data. The hosting provider does not pursue its own purposes in handling this data. The hosting provider only works on the «order and on instructions» of Flightradar.flights. This could be the case, for example, if Flightradar.flights should ever obtain personal data from you, e.g. via the contact form by e-mail and, appropriately, asks the hosting provider to create a backup copy of this website with server log files and an email mailbox .

Note on aircraft radar on Flightradar.flights

Since it is an «embedded» aircraft radar, you can also inquire about your data protection from the provider at Radarbox24.com and ensure that our service in connection with Radarbox24 is compliant and secure. Should there be changes in the future that violate the safeguarding and legality of your data protection, we will always endeavor to offer solutions and to list them here. Or to limit the service.

«Embedded» means that Flightradar.flights implements and displays the content from another page on its own page.

Mandatory information

Revocation of your consent to data processing Some data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your already given consent at any time. An informal e-mail notification is sufficient for the revocation. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority

As a person concerned, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority in the event of a breach of data protection law. The competent supervisory authority with regard to data protection issues is the state data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is based. The following link provides a list of data protection officers and their contact details: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to third parties. It is provided in a machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another person responsible, this will only be done if it is technically feasible.

Right to information, correction, blocking, deletion

You have the right to free information about your stored personal data, the origin of the data, their recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, if necessary, a right to correction, blocking or deletion at any time within the framework of the applicable legal provisions Deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time using the contact options listed in the legal notice if you have any further questions on the subject of personal data.

SSL or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content that you send to us as the site operator, our website uses an SSL or. TLS encryption. This means that data that you transmit via this website cannot be read by third parties. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the «https: //» address line of your browser and by the lock symbol in the browser line.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in server log files. These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Time of the server request
• IP address (anonymized)

There is no merging of this data with other data sources. The basis for data processing is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which allows the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

Contact form

Data transmitted via the contact form, including your contact details, will be stored in order to be able to process your request or to be available for follow-up questions. This data will not be passed on without your consent. The processing of the data entered in the contact form takes place exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your already given consent at any time. An informal e-mail notification is sufficient for the revocation. The legality of the data processing operations carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation. Data transmitted via the contact form will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or there is no longer any need to store data. Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube for the integration and display of video content. The video portal is provided by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with an integrated YouTube plug-in, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells YouTube which of our pages you have accessed. YouTube can assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile if you are logged into your YouTube account. You can prevent this by logging out beforehand. YouTube is used in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f GDPR. You can find details on handling user data in YouTube’s data protection declaration at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ privacy.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small text files that your web browser saves on your device. Cookies help us to make our offer more user-friendly, more effective and safer. Some cookies are «session cookies.» Such cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your browser session. However, other cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself. Such cookies help us to recognize you when you return to our website. With a modern web browser you can monitor, restrict or prevent the setting of cookies. Many web browsers can be configured so that cookies are automatically deleted when the program is closed. Deactivating cookies can limit the functionality of our website. The setting of cookies, which are necessary to carry out electronic communication processes or to provide certain functions you want (e.g. shopping cart), is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit.f GDPR. As the operator of this website, we have a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and smooth provision of our services. If other cookies are set (e.g. for analysis functions), these will be treated separately in this data protection declaration.

Google Analytics

Our website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider of the web analysis service is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses «cookies.» These are small text files that your web browser saves on your device and that enable website usage to be analyzed. Information generated by cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to a Google server and stored there. The server location is usually the USA. Google Analytics cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit.f GDPR. As the operator of this website, we have a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize our website and, if necessary, advertising.

IP anonymization

We use Google Analytics in conjunction with the IP anonymization function. It ensures that Google shortens your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before it is transmitted to the USA. There may be exceptional cases in which Google transmits the full IP address to a server in the USA and abbreviates it there. On our behalf, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to create reports on website activity and to provide us with other services related to website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

Browser plug-in

The setting of cookies by your web browser can be prevented. However, this could limit some functions of our website. You can also prevent the collection of data relating to your website usage including your IP address and subsequent processing by Google. You can do this by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Objection to data collection You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie is set that prevents your data from being recorded on future visits to our website: You can find details on how Google Analytics handles user data in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

Order processing In order to fully comply with the statutory data protection requirements, we have concluded an order processing contract with Google.

Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics Our website uses the “demographic characteristics” function of Google Analytics. It can be used to create reports that contain statements on the age, gender and interests of the site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and visitor data from third-party providers. It is not possible to assign the data to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time. You can do this via the ad settings in your Google account or by generally prohibiting the collection of your data by Google Analytics, as explained under “Objection to data collection”.

Amazon partner program

As the operator of this website, we participate in the Amazon EU partner program. Ads from Amazon and links to Amazon are included on our pages in order to earn money through advertising reimbursements. Amazon cookies are used, which means that Amazon recognizes that you have clicked a partner link on our website. The storage of “Amazon cookies” is based on Art. 6 lit. f GDPR. As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in this, as the amount of the advertising cost reimbursement can only be determined using cookies. Details on data usage by Amazon can be found in the Amazon data protection declaration: https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201909010&ref_=footer_privacy

Google Adsense

Our website uses Google AdSense. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google AdSense is used to integrate advertisements and uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that your web browser saves on your device in order to analyze the use of the website. Google AdSense also uses web beacons. Web beacons are invisible graphics that allow an analysis of visitor traffic on our website. Information generated by cookies and web beacons is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers. The server is located in the USA. Google can pass this information on to contractual partners. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored about you. The storage of AdSense cookies is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize our website and our advertising. With a modern web browser you can monitor, restrict and prevent the setting of cookies. Deactivating cookies can limit the functionality of our website. By using our website, you declare that you consent to the processing of the data collected about you by Google in the manner described above and for the purpose stated above.

Yandex Advertising Network

Our website uses Yandex Advertising Network. The provider is YANDEX LLC, 16 Lva Tolstogo St., Moscow 119021, Russia. Yandex Advertising Network is used to integrate advertisements and sets cookies. Cookies are small text files that your web browser stores on your device in order to analyze the use of the website. Yandex Advertising Network also uses web beacons. Web beacons are invisible graphics that allow us to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Information generated by cookies and web beacons is transmitted to Yandex servers and stored there. The servers are located in the Russian Federation. Yandex may pass this information on to contractual partners. The storage of Yandex cookies is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. As the website operator, we have a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize our website and our advertising. With a modern web browser, you can monitor, restrict and prevent the setting of cookies. Deactivating cookies may result in limited functionality of our website. By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Yandex in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

More information about the privacy policy of Yandex Advertising Network: https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/