Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Flight Genie
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
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Introduction
Flight Genie ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
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Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo to create and manage your account.
Flight Information
We collect flight itineraries and travel details that you manually enter or import from your email and calendar.
Calendar Data
With your permission, we access Google Calendar to import flight reservations automatically.
Email Data
With your permission, we access Gmail to parse flight confirmation emails and extract booking details. We only read emails identified as flight confirmations.
Contacts
With your permission, we access your contacts to allow you to share flight information with others.
Information Collected Automatically
Location Data
With your permission, we collect precise location data to:
- Provide navigation to airports
- Enable geofencing for timely departure reminders
- Display real-time TSA wait times at nearby airports
- Show relevant airport amenities
Location data is processed primarily on your device and is not stored on our servers.
Device Information
We collect device identifiers to send push notifications about your flights (gate changes, delays, boarding times).
Usage Data
We collect anonymized analytics about how you interact with the app to improve features and performance. This data is not linked to your identity.
Search History
Flight and airport searches are stored locally on your device to provide search suggestions.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Track and monitor your flights in real-time
- Send notifications about flight status changes
- Provide navigation and airport information
- Sync your flights across your devices via iCloud
- Import flights from your email and calendar
- Enable premium features for subscribers
- Improve app performance and fix issues
- Provide customer support
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Data Storage and Sync
iCloud
Your flight data syncs across your Apple devices using iCloud. This data is stored in your personal iCloud account and is subject to Apple's privacy policy.
Firebase
We use Google Firebase for user authentication and data synchronization. Firebase stores your user ID and email for account management.
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Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Sign-In
For user authentication. Subject to https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Firebase (Google)
For authentication, database, and push notifications. Subject to https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy.
Google Maps
For maps and navigation features. Subject to https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Flight Data APIs
We use third-party aviation APIs to retrieve real-time flight information. These services receive flight numbers and dates but no personal information.
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Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent — when you choose to share flight details with contacts
- Service providers — with third-party services necessary to operate the app (as listed above)
- Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect our rights
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Data Retention
- Account data is retained while your account is active
- Flight data is stored on your device and iCloud
- Location data is processed in real-time and not retained on our servers
- Analytics data is retained in anonymized form
You can delete your data at any time by removing the app and signing out of your Google account within the app.
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Delete your account and data
- Opt out of location tracking
- Revoke calendar and email permissions
- Disable push notifications
To exercise these rights, adjust your settings within the app or contact us at support@flightgenie.app.
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Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
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Children's Privacy
Flight Genie is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.