Privacy Policy - AirWait
AirWait ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. If you use Sign in with Apple or Google, we receive the information you authorize those services to share (typically email and name).
Flight Data
When you add flights, we store flight numbers, confirmation numbers, passenger names, airport codes, and departure times in our secure cloud database. This data is associated with your account to provide persistent tracking across sessions.
Location Data
With your permission, we access your device location to detect the nearest airport and calculate driving time. Location data is processed on-device and through routing services to provide travel time estimates. We do not store your location history on our servers.
Wait Time Reports
When you submit a TSA wait time report, we store the airport code, reported wait time, terminal, checkpoint, and your user ID. Reports are used to improve wait time accuracy for all users.
Device Information
We collect device tokens for push notification delivery. We also collect anonymous analytics data (screen views, feature usage) through Firebase Analytics to improve the app experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the flight tracking and TSA wait time service
- To send push notifications for departure reminders and flight alerts
- To calculate personalized leave-by times based on your location
- To aggregate community-reported wait times and improve data accuracy
- To analyze app usage patterns and improve the user experience
- To communicate important service updates
3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore and Firebase Authentication), which provides encryption at rest and in transit. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase Authentication — for account management and sign-in
- Firebase Firestore — for secure cloud data storage
- Firebase Analytics — for anonymous usage analytics
- OSRM (Open Source Routing Machine) — for driving time calculations
- Apple Sign In / Google Sign In — for third-party authentication
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the data they process.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal data with advertisers. Aggregated, anonymized wait time data may be displayed publicly within the app to benefit all users.
6. Data Retention
Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. Flight data for past flights is retained for your reference. You can delete individual flights at any time from within the app. You can delete your entire account and all associated data from the Profile tab.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data stored in the app
- Delete individual flights or your entire account
- Opt out of push notifications via device settings or the Profile tab
- Revoke location access via device settings at any time
- Request a copy of your data by contacting us
8. Children's Privacy
AirWait is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy within the app. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: