Privacy Statement Climate.aero
Introduction
This privacy statement applies to the processing of your personal data when you visit our website climate.aero, when you register an account with us, and when you become a customer.
Who are we?
Climate.aero® is a startup founded in 2023 by aircraft owners who sought a solution for flying in a climate-friendly manner. The program developed by Climate.aero is distinguished by its simplicity in enabling aircraft owners to compensate for their actual emissions. Compensation is automatically adjusted based on the frequency of flights, using transponder data, whether more or fewer flights are taken. Climate.aero now hosts public profiles of over 200,000 private aircraft, and we view transparency in emissions and compensation communication as a crucial catalyst for driving positive change.
Who is the controller of your personal data?
AviationZeroCarbon B.V. Parkstraat 22, 2514 JK The Hague, The Netherlands, is the controller of the processing of your personal data. AviationZeroCarbon B.V. uses the brand and trade name Climate.aero, which we will use in this privacystatement.
How to contact us?
You can contact Climate.aero as follows:
- by e-mail at privacy@climate.comaero
- by mail to AviationZeroCarbon BV, Parkstraat 22, 2514 JK The Hague, The Netherlands
Privacy governance
Climate.aero is committed to treat your personal data with the greatest possible care. Therefore Climate.aero adheres to the European GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679) as the standard for how we handle your personal data, even if the GDPR does not apply to you or in your location.
When using flightpath data of our customers we also adhere to FAA Limited Aircraft Data Display (LADD) regulations and privacy laws.
Which personal data do we process?
When data concerning your ownership of an aircraft is publicly available we may process the following (personal) data:
• callsign and aircraft registration
• ICAO aircraft type
• aircraft model
• transpondercode
• country of registration
When you visit our site we may process the following (personal) data:
• data concerning your visit to our website, such as URL, IP address, browser type, language, date, time and duration of your visit
• data about your interests and preferences as a user website
When you register an account with us we may process the following (personal) data:
• your name
• your e-mail address
• your password and username
When you become and/or are a customer we may process the following (personal) data:
• your name
• your e-mail address
• your address
• your telephone number
• your creditcard and banking information
• the name of your company
• the VAT number of your company
• your payment record
• data regarding your flights:
• origin and destination (country, city, airport name and code, timezone)
• transponder signals
For what purposes do we process your personal data?
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
• to contact you to participate in market surveys and to enable you to participate in such surveys
• to provide you with access to our website and to your account
• to conclude and perform our contract with you as a customer
• to send you a newsletter, user information or service message
• to comply with applicable laws and regulations and deal with any disputes that may arise
• to improve the quality, safety and user-friendliness of our website and our services
• to prevent fraud.
Your personal data will not be used for purposes other than those mentioned above.
What are Climate.aero's legal grounds for processing your personal data?
Climate.aero processes your personal data because it has, in the words of the General Data Protection Regulation, a legitimate interest to do so. This means that we may process your data because such processing is necessary for achieving our objectives and for our business operations, as long as your privacy interests are not compromised and the GDPR does not require your explicit consent. If your explicit consent is required to process certain personal data, we will only process such data once we have obtained your consent, and will stop doing so if you withdraw your consent, which you may do at any time.
When you become a customer of Climate.aero the legal ground for processing your legal data is the performance of your contract with Climate.aero.
In case we are obliged by law to provide your personal data to authorities designated by such law, the legal ground for doing so is compliance with a legal obligation to which Climate.aero is subject.
Where do we obtain your personal data?
We source data concerning your ownership of an aircraft from public sources such as the FAA Aircraft Register. We source flightpath data through ADS-B and/or Multilateration, adhering to FAA Limited Aircraft Data Display (LADD) regulations and privacy laws. For the performance of our contract with you we also use data provided by you in the registration and ordering process.
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
Your personal data may be shared with companies affiliated with AviationZeroCarbon B.V.
If we make use of the services of third parties for the purposes set out in this Privacy Statement, for instance for financial administration and billing, and these third parties have access to your personal data in the performance of the services in question, we have taken the contractual and organisational measures required by the GDPR to ensure that your data are processed in accordance with the GDPR.
Do we transfer your personal data outside the EU?
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Union, including the United States. In such cases we will comply with applicable data protection laws governing the transfer.
We will not transfer personal data to countries that do not have an adequate level of protection for personal data. Where applicable we will use the EU Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for transfer of personal data.
Do we use cookies?
On our website we use cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, your phone or your tablet. They cannot damage those devices.
We use functional cookies, which ensure that features such as registration and login on the website can function properly.
We use analytics cookies to collect statistics on website use. We do this with Google Analytics. The information obtained is stored by Google on servers in the United States. You can find more information in Google's privacy policy and Google Analytics' privacy policy.
You can always decide for yourself whether to accept or refuse cookies. At your (first) visit to our website you will be given the option to accept or refuse cookies. You can change your choice later if you wish. If you do not want to allow cookies you can also adjust your browser settings. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed.
However, if you disable cookies the website may not work properly and you may not be able to register or log in. How to adjust your settings varies from one browser to another. Please check the help function of your browser.
How do we protect your personal data, and how long do we retain your personal data?
In accordance with the GDPR we have taken appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss or any other form of unlawful processing. How long certain data is kept depends on the nature of the data and the purposes for which it is processed. The retention period may therefore differ for each purpose. We will not retain your data longer than is legally permitted, or is required by law, and/or is necessary for the purposes for which the data are processed.
What are your rights regarding your personal data?
You have the right to access the personal data we process about you. You can also request rectification, erasure or restriction of the processing of your personal data. In addition, you have the right to object to further processing of your personal data and the right have your personal data transferred to another controller.
If you wish make use of your rights, you can do so by sending a message with your name and contact details to AviationZeroCarbon B.V. Parkstraat 22, 2514 JK The Hague, The Netherlands, or by sending an e-mail to privacy@climate.comaero. In your request you must specify as much as possible which personal data your request covers. We will respond to a request for access or correction as soon as possible, and at the latest within four weeks. In the event of a request for erasure, we will delete the personal data in question as soon as possible, unless, and to the extent that, we are obliged by law to retain the personal data in question or there are other compelling reasons against deletion. We will send you a confirmation message after executing a deletion request. If we have not (partially) deleted the personal data concerned, we will send you a message explaining why your request could not (fully) be complied with. If we can not or not fully determine to which personal data your request relates, we may ask you to further specify your request. We will then suspend the execution of the request until you have provided us with such further specification.
You have the right to file a complaint about the processing of your personal data with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or, if you are a resident in another EU country, with the data protection authority in your country.
Amendment and version
We may amend or modify this Privacy Statement. We therefore advise you to regularly check this Privacy Statement for changes. This Privacy Statement was last amended on 28 March 2024.
Reduce your climate impact
Private Aircraft Climate Program
Find your aircraft
Climate.aero is a startup with a clear mission: to lead the general aviation industry towards a greener future by empowering aircraft owners with eco-conscious solutions. Our dedicated team is committed to pioneering innovative services that prioritize environmental sustainability and efficiency. At Climate.aero, we don't just promote eco-friendly practices; we facilitate aircraft owners in adopting them.
Are you a private aircraft owner or operator wondering if Climate.aero is the right fit for you? Our services are tailored specifically for individuals and organizations in the private aviation sector. It's our goal to facilitate aircraft owners and operators with the most advanced tools for becoming climate neutral.
At this moment, we do not offer a service yet for passengers wishing to offset a single flight. However, stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our offerings to better serve your needs.
If you opt for our 'set and forget' compensation program, we offer three compensation levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum Partner. With this program, you will only be billed for compensation when your aircraft has been flying, eliminating fixed costs. Additionally, we handle all the calculations and procurement of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) credits and voluntary carbon credits on your behalf.
It's worth noting that the cost for compensating is very small compared to the total operation costs of an aircraft, typically representing only a few percent of the total. When you decide to 'start compensating,' you can easily obtain a cost estimation tailored to your particular aircraft and average number of flights per month. This process involves just a few simple steps, and the cost estimation is completely free and non-binding.
For aircraft owners already utilizing a third-party compensation program, we offer the option to publish their compensation amounts for free. If you wish to have these figures accredited by us, a small membership fee is charged.
Using Climate.aero to document CO2 compensation enhances an aircraft's reputation and can increase its resale value. An aircraft with a proven compensation history not only benefits the current owner's reputation but also positively impacts the reputation of any future owner, making it more valuable than a similar aircraft without such a history.