Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Drone America (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you visit our website, droneamerica.com (“Website”). It also explains our compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information

Personal Information is any data that identifies you directly, such as your name, email address, or phone number, which you may provide when:

  • Filling out contact forms
  • Subscribing to newsletters
  • Interacting with us on social media platforms

b. Non-Personal Information

Non-Personal Information does not identify you directly and includes:

  • Browser type and settings
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on our Website
  • Referral URLs

We collect this information through tools like:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations or defend legal claims

3. Mailchimp Integration

We use Mailchimp to manage our email communications and newsletters. When you sign up for our newsletter or other communications, your information (e.g., email address) is stored and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their privacy policy.

Mailchimp may track certain metrics, such as email open rates and link clicks, to help us improve our communications. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly at info@droneamerica.com.

For more information on how Mailchimp handles your data, please review Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies for understanding website performance
  • Third-party cookies for social media and advertising integrations

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Social Media Links and Third-Party Services

Our Website contains links to social media platforms such as [Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.]. Clicking these links may allow those platforms to collect your data according to their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for further information.

6. Data Transfers

We are based in the United States, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. However, we ensure that any data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements, including GDPR safeguards such as:

  • Data processing agreements
  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share Non-Personal Information with third-party tools like Google Analytics to analyze website performance. Additionally, we share your email address with Mailchimp for newsletter communications.

8. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure server storage. However, no method of online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations.

10. Your Privacy Rights

a. GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

b. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, or opt-out of the sale of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@droneamerica.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website.

12. Contact Us

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