Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

1. Introduction

JM Tech Solutions, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates NOTAM Reader, a web application that provides access to aviation Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using NOTAM Reader, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account preferences and settings

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

  • NOTAM searches and queries
  • Saved routes and quick lists
  • User preferences (text size, color schemes, display settings)
  • Session data and authentication tokens
  • Browser type and device information
  • IP address and location data

2.3 Third-Party Data

NOTAM Reader retrieves aviation data from the FAA's Notice to Airmen Management System (NMS API). This data is publicly available and provided in real-time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining our service
  • Authenticating users and managing accounts
  • Personalizing your experience (saved preferences, routes, and notes)
  • Syncing preferences across devices
  • Sending account-related emails (verification, password reset)
  • Improving our service and developing new features
  • Monitoring usage and detecting technical issues
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service and protecting against unauthorized access

3.1 Lawful Bases for EU and UK Users

Where European Union or United Kingdom data protection law applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To create and administer your account and provide features you request
  • Legitimate Interests: To secure, maintain, analyze, and improve the Service, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable law, valid legal process, and recordkeeping requirements
  • Consent: Where we specifically request consent, which you may withdraw at any time without affecting prior lawful processing

4. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

  • Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
  • Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
  • Database hosted on secure cloud infrastructure (Neon PostgreSQL)
  • Session-based authentication with HTTP-only cookies
  • Redis caching for rate limiting and performance optimization
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

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

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party services (Vercel for hosting, Neon for database, Resend for emails, Upstash for caching) that may have access to your data solely to perform services on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences
  • Local Storage: Used for offline capability and syncing user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable legal exceptions, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your account information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account (we retain deleted account data for 30 days for recovery purposes)
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential emails

To exercise a privacy right, email notamreader@proton.me with the subject "Privacy Request." We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. Authorized agents may submit requests where permitted by law, subject to verification of their authority.

If we deny your request, you may have the right to appeal by replying to our decision. You may also contact the data protection or consumer protection authority in your jurisdiction where applicable.

7.1 European Union and United Kingdom Rights

Where EU or UK data protection law applies, you may also have the right to object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. You may contact us first so we can try to address your concern.

7.2 California Privacy Notice

In the preceding 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information described by California law: identifiers; internet or other electronic network activity; approximate geolocation data derived from IP address; and preferences, saved routes, or other information associated with your account. We collect these categories from you, your device or browser, and service providers that support the Service.

We use this information for the purposes described in Section 3 and may disclose it for business purposes to the service providers and other recipients described in Sections 5 and 11. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under California law.

California residents may have rights to know, access, delete, or correct personal information and to receive equal service and pricing when exercising applicable privacy rights. Requests may be submitted using the procedure above. We will not discriminate against you for exercising rights provided by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

NOTAM Reader is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Users

NOTAM Reader is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Active accounts: Data retained indefinitely while account is active
  • Deleted accounts: Data retained for 30 days in soft-deleted state for recovery
  • Admin action logs: Retained for audit purposes as required by security best practices

11. Third-Party Services

NOTAM Reader integrates with the following third-party services:

  • FAA NMS API: Public aviation NOTAM data
  • OpenRouter API: AI-powered NOTAM explanations (anonymized queries)
  • Vercel: Hosting and deployment
  • Neon: PostgreSQL database hosting
  • Upstash Redis: Caching and rate limiting
  • Resend: Transactional email delivery

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: notamreader@proton.me
  • Company: JM Tech Solutions, LLC
  • Website: notamreader.com/contact

By using NOTAM Reader, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.