Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Ground Control is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our flight tracking services.
No personal data is collected besides temporary storage of log files which are kept for less than 30 days for security and operational purposes.
We do not accept aircraft blocking requests. All data displayed is public information and our feeds remain unfiltered to maintain transparency.
Our primary source of information is public records and surveillance data. The information we collect is used to provide accurate and up-to-date aircraft tracking services.
Automatic Dependent SurveillanceāBroadcast (ADS-B) is a surveillance technology where aircraft determine their position via satellite navigation and periodically broadcast it. This enables tracking by air traffic control and provides situational awareness for collision avoidance.
We access publicly available databases such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft registry, which includes aircraft specifications, ownership details, and registration information.
Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio consists of radio communications between controllers and pilots. In jurisdictions where publicly available, this provides real-time information about flight operations.
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) is a digital datalink system for transmitting short messages between aircraft and ground stations, including flight plans, weather reports, and performance data.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our website may contain links to third-party sites with separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our contact page.