Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Drone Nomad (dronenomad.info). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

Data Controller Information

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:

• Name: Drone Nomad
• Website: dronenomad.info
• Email: privacy@dronenomad.info

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you use our website:

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact Forms: Name, email address, and any other information you include when contacting us.
• Comments: Name, email, and comment content if you leave comments on articles.
• Account Registration: If applicable, information needed to create an account.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country/city level).
• Referral Data: The website or source that referred you to our site.
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address (anonymized where possible).

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services:

• Analytics Providers: Aggregated data about website usage from Google Analytics.
• Advertising Partners: Information about your interactions with advertisements.
• Social Media Platforms: Public profile information if you interact with our social media content.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription, non-essential cookies).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your fundamental rights (e.g., website analytics to improve user experience, fraud prevention).
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website functionality
• To understand and analyze how you use our website
• To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• To fix bugs and troubleshoot technical issues

Communication

• To send you our newsletter (if you have subscribed)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you updates about our website and services
• To notify you about changes to our policies

Marketing and Advertising

• To display relevant advertisements (with your consent)
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• To participate in affiliate marketing programs

Security and Compliance

• To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• To enforce our terms and conditions
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help operate our website and provide you with a better experience. These services may collect and process your data:

Analytics Services

Advertising and Affiliate Services

Hosting and Infrastructure

Social Media and Embedded Content

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland to countries that have not been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within corporate groups
• Certification under approved frameworks (e.g., EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Contact Form Submissions: Up to 2 years from the date of submission.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).
• Cookie Consent Records: 1 year from the date of consent.
• Legal Compliance: Longer retention may be required for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal data.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights. You can find your local supervisory authority at: European Data Protection Board Members.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@dronenomad.info. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but some data sharing for advertising purposes may constitute a "sale" under CCPA.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@dronenomad.info.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
• Access controls limiting who can view personal data
• Regular security assessments and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@dronenomad.info, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links (e.g., Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Affiliate Disclosure

Drone Nomad participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. This means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on our website. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or product recommendations. When you click an affiliate link, the third-party retailer may collect information as described in their own privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our website). We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Website: dronenomad.info
• Email: privacy@dronenomad.info

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within 30 days.