Privacy Policy
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy describes how AFStations (“we,” “our,” or “the website”) collects, uses, and protects information when you access or use our platform.
By using AFStations, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you:
- Create an account
- Claim a station listing
- Submit edits or corrections
- Contact us via our contact form
- Communicate with support
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Account password (securely stored in encrypted form)
- Messages and submitted content
- Claimed station information
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access the website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Login activity
- Signup IP and last login IP
This information is collected for security, analytics, and service improvement purposes.
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
AFStations uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Monitor performance
We may use third-party analytics services such as:
including:
Google Analytics
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect anonymized usage data.
Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the website
- Manage user accounts
- Process station claims and edits
- Improve data accuracy
- Respond to inquiries
- Monitor security and prevent fraud
- Analyze website performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
3. Data Storage & Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information.
Passwords are stored using secure hashing mechanisms.
While we take appropriate security precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information:
- For as long as the account remains active
- As necessary to provide services
- As required for legal, security, or compliance purposes
Users may request account deletion, subject to legal retention obligations.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- With service providers assisting in website operations
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect rights, safety, and security
We do not share personal data for advertising resale purposes.
If advertising services (such as contextual ads) are enabled in the future, applicable disclosures will be updated accordingly.
6. International Access
AFStations may be accessed globally.
By using the website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored on servers located in various jurisdictions.
Users accessing the platform from regions with specific data protection laws (such as GDPR or similar regulations) may have additional rights under applicable law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request a copy of your stored data
Requests may be submitted via:
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Children’s Privacy
AFStations is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Or use the Contact Form available on the website.