Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 7, 2026
At RouteCraft, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
Trip and Aircraft Data
When you plan routes and manage aircraft, we collect:
- Departure and destination airports
- Aircraft performance data (airspeed, fuel flow, fuel capacity)
- Route planning preferences (fuel reserves, stop duration, max leg time)
- Saved trips and route selections
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our service, we automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- Cookies and similar technologies for session management
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our service
- Plan routes and calculate fuel stops based on your aircraft data
- Save your trip history for future reference
- Send you service-related communications
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate, improve, and secure RouteCraft:
Payment Processing
We use Stripe to process subscription payments. When you subscribe to a paid plan, your payment information is handled directly by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.
We use a third-party email service to send transactional emails such as account confirmations and password resets.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our service. This helps us improve usability and prioritize features. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data and may set cookies. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Performance Monitoring and Error Tracking
We use third-party services to monitor application performance and track errors. When issues occur, technical information about the error (such as stack traces and request metadata) may be sent to these providers to help us diagnose and fix problems. These services do not receive your personal account information.
Data Sharing
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With payment processors (Stripe) to handle billing
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your account information and trip data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your trip data
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure password storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
RouteCraft is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.