Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Information We Collect

AirportWaitTime.com ("we", "us", "the Service") collects the following information to provide and improve the Service:

IP Address: Used to determine your approximate location and suggest the nearest airport. IP addresses may be logged for analytics and abuse prevention.
Cookies & Local Storage: Used to remember your preferences, session state, and provide a personalized experience.
Usage Analytics: We track page views, airport selections, and feature usage to understand how the Service is used and to improve it.
Email Address: If you voluntarily create an account, your name and email are stored to provide account functionality.
Community Reports: If you submit a wait time report, the data you provide (wait time, terminal, checkpoint) is stored and displayed publicly.

How We Use Your Information

To provide airport wait time estimates and recommendations
To personalize your experience (nearest airport detection)
To improve the Service through usage analytics
To prevent abuse and maintain service integrity
To send notifications if you opt in to alerts

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Vercel Analytics: For website performance and usage analytics
ipapi.co: For IP-based geolocation to suggest your nearest airport
Stripe: For processing voluntary donations (we do not store payment information)
FAA / AviationWeather.gov / AviationStack: For real-time airport and weather data

Data Retention

Analytics data, community reports, and account information are stored on our servers. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights

You may clear your cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings. If you have created an account, you may request deletion of your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.