Privacy Policy

 

Last updated: [Jan 2026]

Aerokone (“Aerokone”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect personal data when you use aerokone.com (the “Site”).
 

This Privacy Policy applies to:

 

• Aerokone classifieds and community platform

• advertising packages and account management

• brokerage services provided under a separate mandate
   

Please read this together with Aerokone’s Terms of Use and, where applicable, Broker Services Terms.
 

1. Role of Aerokone

 

Aerokone operates an aviation classifieds and community platform for aircraft, parts, equipment, services, and related items.

In some cases, under a separate written agreement, Aerokone may act as a broker (“Broker Services”).
 

Unless such an agreement exists:

 

• Aerokone is not a broker, buyer, seller, or agent

• all negotiations and transactions occur directly between users
   

2. Personal Data We Collect

 

Data you provide:

 

• name and contact details

• email and login credentials

• profile information

• listing content and communications

• billing information for advertising

• information related to broker mandates
   

Data collected automatically:

 

• IP address

• browser, device, and OS details

• usage and interaction data

• cookies and similar technologies
   

3. How We Use Personal Data

 

We use personal data to:

 

• create and manage accounts

• publish and manage listings

• provide advertising packages

• communicate about accounts and services

• maintain security and prevent misuse

• improve platform performance

• comply with legal obligations
   

We do not sell personal data.
 

4. Broker Services and Data Processing

 

When providing Broker Services, additional data may be processed to:

 

• perform brokerage tasks

• communicate with buyers, sellers, and advisors

• support negotiations or transactions

• meet legal and compliance requirements
   

Processing is based on:

 

• contract performance

• legitimate interests

• legal obligations

Only data necessary for the mandate is processed.
 

5. Public Listings and User Responsibility

 

Listings on Aerokone are public.
 

Public data may include:

 

• listing descriptions and images

• general location

• user-selected contact details
   

Users are responsible for the data they publish. Aerokone is not responsible for third‑party use of public listing information.
 

6. Legal Basis for Processing

 

We process data based on:

 

• contract performance

• user consent

• legitimate interests

• legal obligations
   

Applicable statutory rights are always respected.
 

7. Payments and Third‑Party Services

 

Payments are handled by third‑party providers.

Aerokone:

 

• does not store full payment card details

• uses providers operating under their own privacy policies
   

Trusted third‑party services may support hosting, analytics, communication, and technical operations.
 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Cookies are used to:

 

• enable core functionality

• maintain login sessions

• remember preferences

• analyze performance
   

Users can manage cookies in browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features.
 

9. Data Retention

 

Data is retained only as long as necessary to:

 

• provide services

• meet legal and accounting requirements

• resolve disputes and enforce agreements
   

Account deletion may be subject to legal retention rules.
 

10. International Data Processing

 

Aerokone may process data internationally. Compliance is maintained with:

 

• EU GDPR

• UK GDPR

• relevant U.S. privacy laws
   

11. Data Security

 

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from:

 

• unauthorized access

• loss or misuse

• alteration or disclosure
   

No online service can guarantee absolute security. Use of the Site is at your own risk.
 

12. Account Suspension and Termination

 

If an account is suspended or terminated:

 

• access to data may be restricted

• listings may be removed

• data may be retained as required by law
   

13. User Rights

 

Depending on applicable law, users may request:

 

• access to personal data

• correction of inaccurate data

• deletion of data

• restriction or objection to processing

• data portability

• withdrawal of consent
   

Requests can be submitted through Aerokone’s contact channels.
 

14. Children’s Privacy

 

Aerokone is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

This policy may be updated periodically. Changes take effect when published on the Site. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance.
 

16. Contact Information

 

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data processing, please contact Aerokone using the contact details provided on the Site.