1. Introduction
Welcome to Airframe ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our aircraft photography platform.
By using Airframe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username and display name
- Email address
- Password (securely hashed)
- Profile picture (optional)
2.2 Content You Upload
When you upload photos to Airframe, we collect:
- The image files you submit
- Photo descriptions and titles
- Aircraft details (manufacturer, model, registration numbers)
- Location information you provide
- Any metadata embedded in your photos
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Login timestamps and activity logs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and review your photo uploads
- Display your photos with proper attribution to you as the photographer
- Send you notifications about your uploads, approvals, and account activity
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
4. Photo Attribution and Ownership
At Airframe, we respect and protect photographers' rights:
- You retain full ownership of all photos you upload to Airframe
- Every photo displayed on Airframe includes a visible watermark or attribution banner identifying you as the photographer
- Your username and profile are linked to each of your photos
- We do not claim ownership of your content
- We actively work to prevent unauthorized use and theft of your images
By uploading photos, you grant us a limited license to display, host, and distribute your content on our platform while maintaining your ownership and attribution.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Profile: Your username, profile picture, and uploaded photos are publicly visible on the platform
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Safety: We may share information when we believe it's necessary to protect the safety of our users or the public
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure password hashing
- CSRF protection on all forms
- Secure hosting infrastructure (24/7)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Notification Preferences: Manage your email notification settings
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us or use the settings page in your account.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged into your account
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features.
9. Children's Privacy
Airframe is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of Airframe after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: