Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Air Ops Control (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating at airopsctrl.com, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this site. We keep this straightforward — no legal maze, no hidden agenda.

Who We Are

Air Ops Control is an independent aviation analysis and commentary site. We are not affiliated with any airline, aviation authority, or regulatory body. Our site is accessible at airopsctrl.com. For any privacy-related questions, use the Contact page.

What Information We Collect

We do not require registration or account creation to read content on this site. However, the following data may be collected automatically when you visit:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website or search engine

This data is collected via analytics tools and advertising platforms described below. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily submit it via our contact form.

Contact Form

If you use our Contact page to send a message, we receive your name and email address solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. This information is not stored in a database, not shared with third parties, and not used for marketing purposes.

Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. Cookies are used for the following purposes:

• Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, session duration, traffic sources)
• Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behaviour
• Functionality: To remember cookie consent preferences

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time using the cookie settings banner on this site. You can also configure your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect how the site functions.

Google AdSense and Advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data when you visit sites that use Google services, visit Google’s Privacy and Terms.

YouTube Embedded Videos

Some pages on this site embed YouTube videos. YouTube is operated by Google LLC. When you interact with an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may collect data including your IP address and set cookies on your device, in accordance with Google’s privacy policies. We use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced embed mode where possible to limit data collection prior to video playback.

Amazon Affiliate Links

This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, Amazon may set cookies on your device. We earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon’s data practices are governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice.

Analytics

We use web analytics to understand how visitors interact with this site. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. It helps us improve content and site performance. No analytics data is sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Links

Content on this site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Your Rights — EU and UK Visitors

If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR respectively. These include:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
• The right to withdraw consent for cookie-based tracking at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Retention

We do not maintain a database of visitor personal data. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the settings of the analytics platforms we use. Contact form submissions are not stored beyond the email thread used to respond.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please use the Contact page.