Last updated: 31 August 2026
At Global Aviator, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit and use the Global Aviator website, how we use that information, how we protect it, and what choices and rights you may have regarding your personal information.
Global Aviator is an aviation publication providing news, features, information and content covering aviation, aerospace, aircraft, business aviation, technology, drones, travel, destinations and related subjects.
This Privacy Policy applies to our website:
https://www.globalaviatormag.co.za
By using our website or providing personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and certain information that may be collected automatically when you use our website.
Depending on how you interact with Global Aviator, you may provide information such as:
Contact details
Information submitted through our contact forms
You should only provide personal information that is accurate and that you are authorised to provide.
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically as part of normal website operation.
This may include:
This information may be used for website security, troubleshooting, administration, performance monitoring and improving the website and its content.
We use personal information only for legitimate purposes connected with operating Global Aviator and providing our website and services.
This may include using your information to:
We will not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.
If you subscribe to communications from Global Aviator, we may use your name and email address to send you newsletters, updates, information about our publication and other relevant communications.
We will respect your communication preferences.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the relevant communication or by contacting us.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily remove information that we are required or permitted to retain for other legitimate purposes, such as maintaining records, complying with legal obligations or protecting our website and services.
When you contact Global Aviator through our website, we may collect the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry.
This may include your:
We use this information to communicate with you and deal with your enquiry.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive or unnecessary personal information through a website contact form.
Global Aviator welcomes relevant aviation news, stories, photographs and other editorial material.
If you submit material to us, we may collect your name, email address and any other information you voluntarily provide with your submission.
We use this information to:
Submitting material to Global Aviator does not guarantee publication.
Any personal information contained within material submitted to us will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help provide a reliable and efficient website experience.
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Depending on how our website is configured, cookies may be used for purposes such as:
You can generally control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the website.
Where applicable, we will obtain consent for cookies or similar technologies where required by law.
Global Aviator uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve the performance, content and overall reader experience of the website.
Google Analytics may collect information about your interaction with our website, which can include information such as:
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyse this information.
The information collected through Google Analytics is used to help us understand website traffic, identify popular content, monitor website performance and improve the services and experience we provide to our readers.
Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own privacy policies and terms.
You can learn more about how Google handles information through its privacy documentation and Google Analytics policies.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain the appropriate consent before using analytics cookies or similar technologies.
You may also be able to limit or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
Global Aviator may use trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate and maintain the website or provide services to our readers.
These may include providers involved in areas such as:
Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the information is handled appropriately and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Third-party websites, services and links accessible from our website may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes, including:
We only disclose information where there is an appropriate reason and, where applicable, a lawful basis for doing so.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
Security measures may include appropriate access controls, secure communications, authentication procedures, system monitoring and other measures appropriate to the nature of the information we hold.
However, no website, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to provide our services, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements or comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
The length of time information is retained will depend on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
Where personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy or anonymise it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information.
These may include the right to:
Some rights may be subject to legal limitations or conditions.
If you wish to exercise a privacy right, please contact us using the details provided below.
Where we process your personal information based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before your consent was withdrawn.
You can withdraw consent or change your communication preferences by contacting us or, where applicable, by using the unsubscribe facility provided in our communications.
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to every browser Do-Not-Track setting.
Where applicable, we will continue to follow the privacy choices and consent mechanisms made available through our website and required by applicable law.
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where doing so would be contrary to applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
Global Aviator is based in South Africa but our website and content may be accessed by readers around the world.
Depending on the services and technology used to operate our website, personal information may be processed or stored in countries outside South Africa.
Where applicable, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that international transfers of personal information are handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Our website may contain links to websites, publications, companies, organisations or other third-party services.
These websites are not controlled by Global Aviator.
If you follow a link to a third-party website, that website will have its own privacy practices and policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.
Global Aviator is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices, technology or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage readers to review this page periodically to remain informed about how Global Aviator handles personal information.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise a privacy right, or have a concern about how your personal information is being handled, please contact us.
Global Aviator
Email: cesare@globalaviatormag.co.za
Website: https://www.globalaviatormag.co.za
We will consider and respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated, please contact us and request that it be corrected or updated.
Where permitted by applicable law, you may also request that your personal information be deleted.
For newsletter or marketing subscriptions, you can use the unsubscribe facility provided in the relevant communication.
For other requests, please contact:
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests in order to protect your personal information from unauthorised disclosure.
This Privacy Policy is intended to explain Global Aviator's privacy practices in clear and accessible language. It should be read together with any other privacy notices or terms that may apply to specific services offered through the website.
Where applicable, Global Aviator will process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws.
Last updated: 31 August 2026