SkyDesk — Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Not for flight planning, navigation, or operational use. SkyDesk is for entertainment and plane spotting only.

SkyDesk draws a live, ATC-style flight radar on your pages. We designed it to keep your data on your own device. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use analytics or ad tracking in the extension. See also our Terms of Service.

What SkyDesk stores

SkyDesk saves only your preferences using Chrome extension storage, which may sync across devices signed in to your browser profile:

• chrome.storage.sync — radar center, display mode, colors, opacity, range, layers, widget position/size, and similar settings.
• chrome.storage.local — cached ADS-B feed snapshot (sk_feed_cache, ~60-second TTL); shift+click selected aircraft (sk_selected_aircraft, ~10-minute TTL); flight-tracker trail points (up to 800 points, retained up to 6 hours); subscription/trial cache (skEntitlementCache, may include email from ExtensionPay); local trial start (skLocalTrialStartedAt).

This data stays in your browser profile. SkyDesk has no backend servers and never receives a copy of your preferences.

Location

The "Use my location" button uses your browser's geolocation API only when you click it. Coordinates are used locally to center the radar and may be saved as a preference. They are never sent to us.

Network requests to third parties

To show live data, SkyDesk requests information directly from third-party aviation and map providers from your browser. Requests typically include the radar center or map area, and — when you look one up — a flight number. We do not operate these services; their privacy policies apply:

• adsb.lol, adsb.fi, airplanes.live, and OpenSky Network — live aircraft positions.
• hexdb.io — flight route lookups (fallback).
• OurAirports (via raw.githubusercontent.com) — airport and runway data.
• OpenStreetMap / Overpass — airport terminal footprints.
• FAA Aviation Weather Center — airport metadata.
• RainViewer — weather-radar map tiles.
• Esri ArcGIS Online — terrain-relief map tiles.

Subscriptions and payments

SkyDesk offers an optional subscription ($2.99/month or $24.99/year) after a 7-day free trial. Payments are processed by ExtensionPay using Stripe. When you subscribe or start a trial, ExtensionPay collects your email address and payment details on their secure checkout pages. SkyDesk does not handle card numbers directly. ExtensionPay stores payment information in Stripe; see ExtensionPay terms and Stripe privacy.

The extension checks your subscription status with ExtensionPay to enable advanced features (flight tracking, map layers, ground mode, and similar). Status may be cached locally in skEntitlementCache. We do not use your email for marketing unless you opt in elsewhere.

Permissions

• storage — save preferences locally (above).
• tabs — open the full radar tab, legal pages, and apply settings to open pages.
• Host access to the data providers listed above — fetch radar, route, weather, and airport data.

SkyDesk's content script renders the radar on pages you visit but does not read page content, form data, or browsing history.

Children's privacy

SkyDesk is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect data from anyone.

Your data rights

You can clear SkyDesk data anytime via Chrome extension storage or by uninstalling. For subscription or payment data held by ExtensionPay/Stripe, contact them directly or email us and we will assist where we can.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL and the date above will be revised.

Contact

Questions or data requests? Email skydeskchrome@gmail.com.