Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2025

Introduction

flyCowboys ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application for private pilot training and education.

Educational Purpose Statement

flyCowboys is designed as a supplemental educational tool for student pilots and aviation enthusiasts. This app is NOT a replacement for certified flight training, official FAA materials, or professional flight instruction. Users must not rely solely on this app for flight training or preparation for FAA examinations.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

  • Account information (email address, name, password)
  • Study progress and performance data
  • Self-reported skill level and experience
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Device information and usage analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide personalized learning experiences
  • Track your study progress and achievements
  • Improve our educational content and app functionality
  • Send study reminders and progress updates (with your consent)
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

  • Payment processing (RevenueCat, Apple App Store, Google Play)
  • Analytics (to improve app performance)
  • Cloud storage (Supabase for secure data storage)

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of promotional communications
  • Request a copy of your data

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.

FAA Compliance Notice

We do not share your personal information with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unless required by law. Your study progress and performance in this app are not reported to any aviation authority, flight school, or training organization unless you explicitly choose to share such information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

International Users

If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

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 in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@flycowboys.io

Address: flyCowboys, LLC

[Address to be provided]

DISCLAIMER: This app is for educational purposes only. Always refer to official FAA publications and certified flight instructors for authoritative aviation information.