Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2025

1. Introduction

OpenEngineData ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)

Flight Data

When you upload JPI files, we store:

  • Engine monitor data (EGT, CHT, fuel flow, etc.)
  • GPS coordinates (if available)
  • Aircraft tail numbers
  • Flight dates and times

Free JPI Converter Tool

Important: When you use our free JPI converter tool at /jpi, your data is processed entirely in your browser. No flight data is uploaded to our servers. We do not collect or store any data from files processed using this tool.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and display your flight data
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Respond to your requests and support inquiries

4. Data Sharing

Your Data is Private by Default

Your flight data is private by default. We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Sharing Features

You may choose to share specific flights using our sharing features. When you create a share link:

  • Only the specific flight you choose to share is accessible
  • You can optionally anonymize your tail number
  • You can revoke access at any time

Open Data Contribution (Opt-In)

You may optionally contribute anonymized flight data to our open repository for machine learning research. This is entirely opt-in and:

  • Removes all identifying information (tail numbers, personal data)
  • Helps improve aviation safety research
  • Can be disabled at any time

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Export your flight data (CSV format)
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Opt out of any optional data sharing

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: webmaster@openenginedata.org

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