Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

1. Who We Are

SkyScout ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at www.skysct.com. We are a flight search aggregator that helps users find and compare flight prices. We earn affiliate commissions when users complete bookings through our partner links.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Search queries (origin, destination, travel dates, passenger count)
• Email address if you sign up for price alerts
• Any information you voluntarily submit via contact forms

Information collected automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, links clicked, search terms entered, time spent on site
• Device data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, IP address
• Cookies: We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and advertising (see Section 5)

Information from third parties

Our advertising and analytics partners (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Travelpayouts) may share aggregated data about how users interact with ads and affiliate links on our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the flight search experience
• To send price alerts and deal notifications (only if you opt in)
• To analyse site performance and user behaviour via Google Analytics
• To display relevant advertising via Google AdSense
• To track affiliate commissions via Travelpayouts
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Affiliate Relationships & Third-Party Booking

SkyScout earns commissions through affiliate programs including Travelpayouts and Aviasales. When you click a flight result or search button, you are redirected to a third-party booking site. SkyScout does not process payments, collect payment card information, or have access to your booking details on those third-party sites.

Third-party booking sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before completing a booking.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your search preferences)
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracks how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Opt out of Google Analytics
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history
• Affiliate cookies: Travelpayouts uses cookies to track clicks and attribute commissions

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Google Analytics — for website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
• Google AdSense — for advertising (Google Privacy Policy)
• Travelpayouts / Aviasales — for affiliate tracking (Travelpayouts Privacy Policy)
• Law enforcement — when required by law

7. Data Retention

We retain search logs and analytics data for up to 26 months. Email addresses for price alerts are retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@skysct.com.

9. Children's Privacy

SkyScout is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@skysct.com
• Website: www.skysct.com