Last updated: August 2026

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with the use of the paraglidingair app and its associated website is:

applicate dev GmbH

Developer of the Paraglidingair app for communication between paraglider pilots.

Henzmannstrasse 20

4800 Zofingen

Switzerland

2. General Information

Protecting your personal data is important to us.

We process personal data solely in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / DSG) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO), and only to the extent necessary to provide and operate our services.

3. Information We Collect

When you use our app or website, we may process the following types of personal data:

  • Name and profile information
  • Email address
  • Password
  • Profile picture and cover image
  • Content you publish, such as posts, comments, photos and videos
  • Location data, if you explicitly request location services
  • Private messages
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, or device information
  • Log data required to ensure the secure and reliable operation of our services

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing and operating the app and website
  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Displaying user profiles and user-generated content
  • Providing community features
  • Protecting against misuse and unauthorized access
  • Sending push notifications
  • Communicating with users and responding to support requests
  • Processing payments
  • Complying with legal obligations

5. Location Data

The app does not automatically determine your location in the background. Your location is only determined when you actively request this function. No location data is collected or used without your explicit action.

6. Community Content

Information you choose to publish, including profile information, posts, comments, photos, videos, and other content, may be visible to other users of the platform, depending on your selected privacy settings.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that any content you publish does not infringe the rights of third parties or contain personal data relating to other individuals without their consent.

7. Private Messages

The app provides a private messaging feature that allows users to communicate with each other. These messages are stored and processed to enable communication within the platform. They are not publicly visible and may only be accessed by the platform operator in exceptional cases where technically or legally required.

8. Push Notifications

The app may use push notifications to inform you about activities within the community, such as new messages, reactions, comments, or other relevant events.

Push notifications are only sent if you have granted permission on your device. You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.

9. Payment Processing

Payments for paid services are processed through the payment service provider Stripe. Personal data required for payment processing is used solely for completing payment transactions.

10. Hosting and Technical Infrastructure

To provide our app and website, we use external technical service providers and storage infrastructure. Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary for operating our services, storing user-generated content, and ensuring the secure and reliable availability of the platform.

Personal data is processed and stored on servers located within Europe. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties, nor do we use it for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal data is only shared where necessary to provide our services, where required by law, or where you have given your explicit consent.

12. Deletion of Your Account

You can permanently delete your user account at any time through the account settings in your profile.

Once your account has been deleted, your profile will be deactivated and most of your personal data will be deleted or anonymized. Certain information may remain available for technical or functional reasons, such as previously sent private messages or your name in existing community relationships, where necessary to maintain the integrity and functionality of the platform.

Personal data may also be retained where required by applicable legal obligations.

13. Export of Your Data

You can export your personal community data at any time using the export function available in your profile and obtain a copy of the personal information stored about you.

14. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

15. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data, unless legal retention obligations apply
  • Request restriction of processing where permitted by law
  • Object to certain processing activities where applicable
  • Export your personal data

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary, particularly in response to legal, technical, or organizational changes. The current version published on our website shall apply.

17. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact: