🔒 Privacy Policy for AviatorFinds.com

Last updated: October 2025

At AviatorFinds.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, submit or claim a listing, or make a payment.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Contact Information

Name, email address, phone number, and business details submitted via forms or account registration.

b. Directory & Payment Data

Information you submit when adding, editing, or claiming a listing — including billing details, invoices, and payment confirmation data processed through our payment gateway (Stripe).

c. Technical & Usage Data

Browser type, IP address, referring URLs, time spent on site, and device data used for analytics and security.

c. Business Data Usage

AviatorFinds.com includes listings created using publicly available business information such as name, address, contact details, and service descriptions. This information is collected from publicly accessible sources or submitted directly by users for inclusion in our aviation directory.

No personal data is collected, stored, or shared from these listings unless voluntarily provided by the business owner through our claim or contact forms.

If you are a business owner and wish to update, correct, or remove your listing, you may do so at any time by contacting us via our Contact Page.

e. Cookies & Tracking Data

Cookies and similar technologies used for login sessions, analytics, and personalization.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when legally permitted under UK GDPR:

• Consent – when you subscribe, accept cookies, or request marketing.
• Contract – to process payments, manage your account, and publish listings.
• Legitimate Interest – to improve the site, maintain security, and prevent fraud.
• Legal Obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Publish and manage directory listings
• Process payments, generate invoices, and send receipts
• Respond to inquiries and contact form submissions
• Analyze site performance and user activity
• Send updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)

We never sell or rent your personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Maintain essential functionality (logins, checkout, security)
• Measure traffic and performance via Google Analytics
• Support location-based features like Google Maps
• Prevent spam and abuse via Cloudflare Turnstile (anti-bot protection)

No personal data is collected, stored, or shared from these listings unless voluntarily provided by the business owner through our claim or contact forms.

If you are a business owner and wish to update, correct, or remove your listing, you may do so at any time by contacting us via our Contact Page.

Types of Cookies

You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Continued use of AviatorFinds.com implies consent.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third parties to provide our services safely:

All sensitive payment data is handled directly by Stripe, not stored on AviatorFinds.com servers.

Some services may process data outside the UK/EU. Where applicable, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved safeguards.

6. Directory Submissions & Accounts

If you create an account, claim a listing, or submit information:

• Your listing data (business name, description, photos, etc.) may appear publicly.
• You are responsible for ensuring accuracy and legality of content.
• You can edit or request deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Payments & Invoicing

All payments are securely processed through Stripe using industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL).
We never store full card numbers or CVV codes.

Invoices and receipts are automatically generated by GetPaid and emailed to you after successful payment.
Foreign transactions are charged in GBP (£) unless otherwise stated; Stripe automatically handles currency conversion.

For security and fraud prevention, Stripe may collect limited metadata (IP, device info, billing country).

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide directory and payment services
• Maintain transaction records for tax/legal compliance
• Resolve disputes and prevent abuse

Invoices and payment records are kept for 6 years as required by UK accounting laws.
Listings remain public until removed by you or AviatorFinds.com.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (UK GDPR or similar laws), you have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK regulator)

To exercise these rights, contact: [email protected]

10. Security

We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and WordPress hardening to protect data.
Stripe handles all sensitive payment data directly via PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance.
No online transmission is 100% secure, but we take every reasonable precaution to safeguard your information.

11. Children’s Privacy

AviatorFinds.com is not directed at children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always appear on this page.
Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of updates.

Related Policies

• [Terms of Service] – Rights and responsibilities for using our site
• [Cookie & Consent Policy] – How cookies and tracking tools are used
• [Disclaimer] – Limits of liability, affiliate disclosures, and general information

📩 Contact Us
For privacy questions or GDPR requests, email: [email protected]
or use our Contact Form at https://aviatorfinds.com/contact.