Last updated: 31 August 2026
1. Controller
The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Thomas Ehrhardt
Hohes Kreuz 2
99326 Stadtilm
Germany
Email: te AT powie DOT de
This page does not constitute individual legal advice.
2. Hosting and server log data
When you visit the website, the hosting provider processes technically necessary data, in particular your IP address, the date and time of access, the URL accessed, the referrer URL, browser and operating system information, and the HTTP status code. This processing serves to provide the website securely and reliably, to analyze errors and to protect against misuse.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure operation of the website. Log data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for these purposes, at the latest after 1 month.
Hosting provider: [enter name and address of hosting provider]. Where a data processing agreement is in place, processing is carried out on that basis.
3. Cookies and sessions
FSAirSync uses technically necessary cookies for sessions, CSRF protection and, where applicable, to store your language preference. These cookies allow you to log in and use the application securely. This website currently does not use any cookies for advertising or analytics purposes.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Accessing information on your device is additionally governed by Section 25(2) no. 2 of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG), insofar as that provision applies.
4. User account and login
For a user account, we process the data you provide, in particular your name or nickname, email address, password (stored in hashed form only), language preference and profile data. This data is processed to set up and manage your account, to log you in, to communicate with you through the application and to enforce the terms of use.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, insofar as processing is necessary to perform the user relationship, and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for security, abuse prevention and moderation. Your account and its associated data are deleted as soon as you request deletion or the purpose no longer applies, unless statutory retention obligations or legitimate interests prevent this.
5. Login via Discord
You can log in with Discord. In doing so, you are redirected to Discord. Once you grant permission, Discord transmits in particular your Discord ID, your Discord name, your email address and, if available, the address of your Discord profile picture. Your Discord password is not transmitted to FSAirSync.
The provider is Discord Inc., 444 De Haro Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Further information is available in Discord’s privacy policy. A transfer to a third country cannot be ruled out; please refer to Discord’s information on the safeguards it applies.
The legal basis for using the login procedure and linking your account is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
6. Flight data, live map and communication
If you use the FSAirSync client and make a flight visible, we process the flight and movement data transmitted by your client, in particular call sign, aircraft and flight information, geographic position, altitude, speed, heading and timestamps. Active positions may be shown to other users on the live map. Historical flight and encounter data may be stored in order to display flight data, calculate ratings and support moderation.
We also process messages from public and direct chats, as well as the device and access tokens required to provide the respective features. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR; for security, abuse prevention and moderation, additionally Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
7. OpenStreetMap
The live map loads map tiles from tile.openstreetmap.org. For technical reasons, the provider receives your IP address and information about the map tiles requested. The map is only loaded when you open the map feature.
The provider is the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS, United Kingdom. Information on data protection is available in the OpenStreetMap Foundation’s privacy policy. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; our legitimate interest is displaying the map you have requested.
8. Sending emails
For verification emails, password emails and, where applicable, service-related emails, we process your email address and the technical data required to send them. Email service provider: [be-webspace.NET]. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
9. Your rights
Subject to the statutory requirements, you have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability, as well as the right to object to processing based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. You may withdraw any consent you have given at any time, with effect for the future.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular the authority in the place of your habitual residence, your place of work or where the controller is based.
For data protection inquiries, please use the contact details above.
10. Updates
We may amend this privacy policy if the application, the services we use or the legal requirements change. The version currently published on this page applies.