Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 26, 2026

RC Glider Analytics is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and visitors. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

RC Glider Analytics
For inquiries regarding data protection, please contact us using the contact form.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted).
• Profile Information: First name, last name, used to display personal statistics and identify pilots in competitions.
• Competition Data: Performance data, competition results, model configurations related to RC glider competitions. Most of this data is already publicly available on official competition and federation websites.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage data collected automatically when you use our service.
• Payment Information: For premium users, payment processing data (processed by third-party payment providers).

3. Purpose of Processing and Legal Basis

We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Provide access to the platform and personalized statistics	Performance of contract / Legitimate interest
User authentication and account management	Performance of contract
Display competition data, rankings, and analytical insights	Legitimate interest (data is publicly available)
Process premium subscriptions and payments	Performance of contract
Improve our services and user experience	Legitimate interest
Communication regarding service updates and support	Legitimate interest / Consent

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. After account deletion, data is removed within 30 days, except where we have a legal obligation to retain it.
• Competition Data: Retained indefinitely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific research, and historical records in accordance with Article 89 GDPR. This data is already publicly available information and is processed for statistical and analytical purposes. The retention is subject to periodic review.
• Technical/Log Data: Retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes.
• Payment Records: Retained for the period required by applicable tax and accounting laws (typically 7-10 years).

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Your personal data is not sold or shared for commercial purposes. We may share data with:

• Payment Processors: For processing premium subscriptions (these providers have their own privacy policies).
• Hosting Services: Our website and database are hosted on secure servers within the European Economic Area (EEA). These service providers process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If such transfers become necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission) and inform you accordingly.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies for essential functionality only. We do not use tracking or analytics cookies.

• Authentication Cookies: Required for user login and session management. These are strictly necessary cookies that enable you to access your account (cannot be disabled if you want to use authenticated features).
• Session Cookies: Maintain your login session and security tokens (anti-forgery protection).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language/culture preference to improve your experience.

We do not use: Analytics cookies, marketing cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party advertising cookies.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features of the site.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted password storage (hashed and salted);
• Secure HTTPS connections;
• Regular security updates and patches;
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms;
• Regular backups to prevent data loss.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your personal data in certain situations.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
• Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: Right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form or send a request to the administrator.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU Member State where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement occurred.

You can find your local Data Protection Authority at: European Data Protection Board - Members

10. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such data upon verification.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact form.