Back to Home
Akasa Virtual

Privacy Policy

A Golden Age Aviation Project

Effective Date: January 24, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Introduction

Akasa Virtual, operated by Golden Age Aviation, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), Discord community, and related services.

By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our Services.

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register or use our Services, we may collect:

  • Your vAMSYS username and pilot ID
  • Your SimBrief Pilot ID
  • Your Discord user ID and username
  • Flight data including routes, aircraft, and performance metrics
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we automatically collect:

  • IP addresses and general location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Flight tracking data and position reports
  • Timestamps and session duration

This information is collected through cookies, local storage, and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Services, including EFB functionality and flight tracking
  • Authenticate users and verify pilot credentials
  • Display pilot rankings, statistics, and achievements
  • Improve and optimize our Services
  • Communicate with you about updates or issues
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is publicly visible by design:

  • Your pilot username and callsign
  • Flight activity on the live map
  • Pilot rankings and statistics
  • Completed flight records (PIREPs)

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with third-party services that help operate our platform:

ServicePurposeData Shared
vAMSYSPilot records and flight managementUsername, flight data, statistics
DiscordCommunity and authenticationUser ID, username
CloudflareContent delivery, security, API proxyIP address, request data
PythonAnywhereBackend hostingApplication data

These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Akasa Virtual, our users, or others.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
  • API authentication through secure backend proxies (no client-side API tokens)
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Flight records and pilot statistics are retained to maintain historical data and rankings.

If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to:

  • Maintain session state and authentication
  • Store user preferences (such as theme settings)
  • Cache flight data for performance
  • Track flight positions for the live map

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction: Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Discord community or website.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Services are operated globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

  • Our Discord community
  • The contact information provided on our website

© 2025 Akasa Virtual. A Golden Age Aviation Project.

Not affiliated with Akasa Air or SNV Aviation Pvt. Ltd.

Document Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: January 24, 2025

Disclaimer Terms of Service Privacy Policy