Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Welcome to Wingly (wingly.co.il). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. Wingly is an Israeli travel blog and flight dashboard that provides real-time flight information, travel guides, and destination insights for Ben Gurion Airport travelers.
Wingly does not sell flight tickets directly. Flight search functionality is provided through our partner Travelpayouts/Aviasales via a White Label service hosted at search.wingly.co.il.
1. Information We Collect
Wingly does not have an account or registration system. We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details directly. However, certain information is collected automatically through third-party services:
1.1 Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects:
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- Device type, screen resolution, and operating system
- Browser type and version
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Referral source (how you found our site)
- Language preferences
This data is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify you.
1.2 Flight Search Data
When you use the flight search feature at search.wingly.co.il, your search queries (origin, destination, dates, number of passengers) are processed by Travelpayouts/Aviasales. This data is subject to the Travelpayouts Privacy Policy.
1.3 Server Logs
Our hosting provider (Railway) and CDN (Cloudflare) may automatically collect standard server log information, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps of requests.
2. Cookie Policy
Wingly and its third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services. Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our site.
2.1 Google Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes unique visitors for the current session | 24 hours |
2.2 Travelpayouts/Aviasales Cookies
When you use the flight search feature, Travelpayouts may set the following types of cookies:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Permanent cookies — used to remember your search preferences (30-day lifetime)
- Third-party marketing cookies — used for affiliate tracking and attribution (30-day lifetime)
For full details, see the Travelpayouts Cookie Policy.
2.3 Cloudflare Cookies
- Performance cookies — used to optimize content delivery and page load times
- Security cookies — used to identify and mitigate malicious traffic and bot activity
2.4 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features, particularly the flight search.
3. Third-Party Services
Wingly integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
3.1 Travelpayouts / Aviasales
Provides the flight search engine at search.wingly.co.il. Processes flight search queries and sets affiliate cookies. Wingly earns a commission when users book flights through search results.
3.2 Google Analytics
Collects anonymous usage statistics to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Data is processed by Google.
3.3 Cloudflare
Provides DNS, CDN, and security services. May process your IP address and set performance/security cookies.
3.4 Railway
Our hosting platform. Processes standard server requests and logs.
3.5 Open-Meteo
Provides weather data displayed on our site. No user data is sent to Open-Meteo; we only request weather information for specific airport locations.
4. How We Use Information
The information collected through our site is used to:
- Provide and maintain the Wingly website and its features
- Analyze usage patterns to improve content, design, and performance
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our services
- Generate aggregate, non-identifying statistics about site usage
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
Since we do not collect personal data directly, data retention is governed by the third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics — data is retained for 14 months by default
- Travelpayouts cookies — affiliate cookies expire after 30 days
- Server logs — retained by our hosting providers per their respective policies
6. Your Rights
Under the Israel Privacy Protection Law (PPL) Amendment 13 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right to know — You may request information about what data is collected about you
- Right to access — You may request a copy of any data we hold about you
- Right to deletion — You may request the deletion of your data
- Right to opt out — You may opt out of cookies and tracking by adjusting your browser settings
- Right to rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to object — You may object to the processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Children's Privacy
Wingly is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our site, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Cloudflare DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall
- Regular security updates to our software and dependencies
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Our third-party service providers (Google, Cloudflare, Railway, Travelpayouts) may process data outside of Israel and the European Economic Area. These providers maintain appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: wingly.co.il