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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

CommercialDroneGuide.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter, The Commercial Drone Brief.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

We do not collect payment information, physical addresses, or any sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Newsletter — Beehiiv

Our newsletter is managed through Beehiiv. When you subscribe, your email address is stored by Beehiiv in accordance with their own privacy policy, which you can review at beehiiv.com/privacy. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter email.

Analytics — Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location (city/country level). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — primarily through Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand site usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Affiliate Links

Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links do not result in us collecting any personal information about you beyond what is described in this policy. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained by Beehiiv for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe and request deletion of your data at any time. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' standard data retention settings.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us at the email address below.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us through the About page or contact form on this site.