Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AWB Aero. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in a careful and sensible way. This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect.
  • How and why we use it.
  • Your rights regarding your personal data.
  • How we keep it secure.

This policy applies worldwide, including jurisdictions with data protection laws like GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, LGPD, etc.

2. Data We Collect

a) Personal Data You Provide:

  • Registration details: name, email, phone, company
  • Cargo details: sender/receiver contact, flight schedules, shipment contents
  • Billing information: address, payment credentials (handled by secure third-party payment processors)

b) Automatically Collected Data:

  • Usage analytics: IP address, device/os/browser, timestamps, feature usage
  • Cookies and trackers (user can manage preferences via cookie settings)

c) Third-party Sources:

  • Business partners, logistics providers, customs brokers, where legally permitted.

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

  • Contract performance: Managing bookings, shipments, invoices
  • Legal compliance: Customs, aviation regulations
  • Legitimate interests: Improve services, prevent fraud
  • Consent: For marketing communications (you may unsubscribe anytime)
  • Legal obligations: E.g., disclosing data to law enforcement or regulators

4. Use of Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Facilitate booking, tracking, invoicing, and customer support
  • Provide safety/security alerts and communication
  • Enhance user experience and personalize app features
  • Prevent fraud and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML)
  • Send notifications or marketing with your consent
  • Meet legal/regulatory duties such as taxes, customs, and inspections

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: Payment processors, cloud hosting, data analytics
  • Logistics partners: Airlines, brokers, warehouses
  • Legal/Regulatory authorities: Customs, aviation regulators, courts
  • Professional advisors: Auditors, insurers, lawyers
  • Affiliated companies and during mergers or acquisitions
  • Third parties with consent from you

6. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred internationally, including outside your country. We safeguard these transfers using:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Data transfer agreements
  • Adequate measures recognized under GDPR or other laws

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as needed to:

  • Fulfil contractual/legitimate purposes
  • Comply with legal and accounting requirements
  • Maintain safety, security, and fraud prevention

Retention periods vary by jurisdiction but at minimum will match local legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement technical & organizational safeguards:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest
  • Access controls and audit logs
  • Regular security testing
  • Incident response and breach notification processes within legal timeframes

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access or request copies of your data
  • Rectify inaccurate information
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

To exercise your rights, contact us at vigneshwaran.g@awbaero.com. We may request identity verification.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us to request deletion.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality
  • Performance monitoring and analytics
  • Marketing and personalization (only with consent)

You can manage cookies via your device/browser settings or our in-app cookie controls.

12. Changes to This Policy

We update our Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice. The “Last Updated” date will reflect revisions.