The protection of personal data is important to us. In this Privacy Policy, we explain which personal data is processed when using AeroWorld Virtual, for what purposes this data is processed and what rights affected persons have.
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
AeroWorld Virtual
Philipp Spreitzer
Graz, Austria
Email: admin@aeroworld-va.com
When visiting this website, technically necessary data is processed by the web server. This may include in particular:
This processing is carried out for the technical provision, security and stability of the website. The legal basis is our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Server log files are generally stored only for as long as necessary for security, error analysis and technical operation. The exact storage period depends on the settings of the hosting provider.
This website is hosted by the following hosting provider:
tfdidesign.com
https://tfdidesign.com/ United States
The hosting provider processes technical access data insofar as this is necessary for the provision and security of the website.
A user account may be required to use certain functions of AeroWorld Virtual. During registration and account usage, the following data may be processed in particular:
This data is processed in order to provide the pilot account, manage virtual flights, maintain statistics and enable participation in AeroWorld Virtual. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, insofar as the processing is necessary for the provision of the user account and community functions. In addition, processing may be based on legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, in particular the secure and orderly operation of the virtual airline.
Certain data may be displayed publicly on the website or made visible to other users. This may include in particular:
The public display serves to present virtual airline operations, community functions, rankings, statistics and flight activity. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
When conducting virtual flights and submitting flight reports, technical and flight-related data may be processed. This may include in particular:
This data is processed for the execution, evaluation and display of virtual flights. Some of this information may be visible on live map pages, PIREP pages, statistics pages or profile pages. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
If you contact us by email or through other contact options, the data you provide will be processed in order to handle your request. This may include your name, email address, message content and technical metadata.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if the request is related to an existing or future user relationship, and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries.
This website uses technically necessary cookies or similar storage technologies in order to provide basic functions. These may include in particular:
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website.
If non-technically necessary cookies, analytics tools, marketing tools or external tracking services are used in the future, this will only take place on the basis of prior consent, where such consent is legally required.
External services or links may be integrated on this website. When clicking or using these services, personal data may be processed by the respective providers.
This website may link to a Discord server. If you use Discord or join a Discord server, Discord processes personal data under its own responsibility. Discord’s own privacy policy applies to the processing of data by Discord.
This website may link to ACARS software or external download pages, in particular smartCARS or TFDi Design. When visiting external pages or using external ACARS software, personal and technical data may be processed by the respective provider. The respective provider is responsible for such processing.
External links are provided to the best of our knowledge. The respective providers are solely responsible for the content and data processing of external websites and services.
Personal data may be transmitted to or made accessible to the following categories of recipients as part of the technical operation and virtual airline functions:
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes. User accounts and related virtual airline data are generally stored for the duration of membership.
After deletion of a user account, certain data may continue to be stored insofar as this is necessary for VA statistics, abuse prevention, system security or compliance with legal obligations. Where possible, data will be anonymized or reduced to the necessary minimum.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access and unauthorized modification. Passwords are not stored in plain text, but in hashed form.
Under the GDPR, data subjects have in particular the following rights:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: admin@aeroworld-va.com
If you believe that the processing of personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
The competent supervisory authority in Austria is the Austrian Data Protection Authority.
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy if technical, legal or organizational changes make this necessary. The current version is available on this website.
Last updated: June 2026