Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Who we are
Skyplus ("we", "our", "us") is an independent aviation and travel publication available at skyplus.news. This policy explains how we collect and use your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What data we collect
- Newsletter subscribers — email address only, collected via explicit opt-in. Your address is stored as unconfirmed until you click the confirmation link we send you.
- Analytics — we use privacy-first, cookieless analytics that collect no personally identifiable information and store no IP addresses.
- Advertising — Google AdSense may set cookies for personalised advertising. You control this via our cookie consent banner.
- Affiliate links — third-party experience booking providers may set cookies when you interact with their widgets. These only load after you accept cookies.
3. Legal basis for processing
- Newsletter: Consent — you explicitly opt in
- Analytics: Legitimate interest — cookieless, no personal data processed
- Advertising & affiliate cookies: Consent — via our cookie consent banner
4. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your data, and to object to processing. To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@skyplus.news. We will respond within 30 days.
5. Data retention
Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Unconfirmed addresses are automatically deleted after 30 days.
6. Third parties
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except as required by law or as described in this policy. Any third-party services we use operate under their own privacy policies.
7. Cookies
See our Cookie Policy for detailed information on the cookies we use and how to manage them.
8. Changes to this policy
We will update this policy when our practices change. We encourage you to review it periodically.