Welcome to Drone Pal! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Drone Pal, a flight planning and safety tool for drone pilots featuring weather conditions, no-fly zone maps, and related features on iOS and Android. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Effective Date" of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the Application depends on the content and materials you use, and includes:

Personal Data: We do not collect any personal data from you directly. You can use our app without creating an account or providing any personal information. If you choose to contact us via email, we will use your email address and any information you provide to respond to your inquiry.

Location Data: Drone Pal requires access to your device's location to provide core features such as the no-fly zone map, local weather conditions for your flying area, and flight planning tools. Location data is used solely to display relevant maps, airspace restrictions, and weather information. We do not store your precise location history unless necessary for app functionality. You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings; however, some features may not function properly without location access.

Automatically Collected Information: We and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information when you use our Application, including:

• Usage Data (how you interact with the app, features used, time spent)
• Device Data (device type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Advertising ID (for personalized advertising on free tier)
• IP address and general location data
• App performance and crash reports

Payment Information: Drone Pal does not collect or process credit or debit card information directly. For subscriptions and lifetime one-time purchases of the Pro version, payment processing is handled by Apple (for iOS) and Google (for Android) through their respective payment systems. We may receive limited transaction information such as purchase confirmation and product identifiers to enable Pro features, but we do not have access to your payment card details. Subscription management and cancellations are handled through your device's app store settings.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Application to:

• Deliver and maintain the Drone Pal app and its features, including weather conditions, no-fly zone maps, and flight planning tools.
• Display real-time airspace restrictions and no-fly zones based on your location.
• Provide localized weather data relevant to safe drone operation.
• Improve the app's content, functionality, and user experience.
• Respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
• Display advertisements to free-tier users (Pro users without ads as applicable).
• Process subscription and lifetime purchases and manage Pro features access.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Application.
• Investigate and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
• Ensure app stability and fix technical issues through crash reporting and analytics.

Pro Version and Purchases

Drone Pal offers a Pro version with enhanced features. You may access Pro features through a subscription (recurring payment) or a lifetime one-time purchase. Both options are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We store only the minimum information needed to verify your Pro status and unlock features. Subscription renewals and cancellations are managed entirely through your respective app store account. For lifetime purchases, access is granted permanently across your devices where you use the same store account.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you use the free version of the Application. These companies may use information about your visits to our Application and other websites that are contained in web cookies and other tracking technologies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

AdMob by Google: Our app uses AdMob, a mobile advertising service provided by Google Inc. AdMob may collect and use data about you to provide personalized advertising. The data AdMob collects may include your device's advertising ID, IP address, and information about your interactions with ads.

We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy to understand how they collect and use your data. You can find more information here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads. For mobile applications, you can also adjust your device's ad tracking settings ("Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android).

Map and Weather Data

Drone Pal uses third-party services for map data, no-fly zone information, and weather conditions. These services may receive your location or general area to provide relevant information. Map data and airspace information are sourced from providers that comply with applicable aviation and geographic data regulations. We do not control the data practices of these third-party map and weather providers; we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand how our app is being used and to improve our services. These services may collect information such as how often you use the app, which features you use, performance data, and where the app was downloaded from. We may link this information to device identifiers but not to personally identifiable information unless you provide it to us directly.

Google Analytics: Our app may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data. For more information on how Google Analytics processes data, please visit: https://www.google.com/analytics

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at dronepal@oktayshakirov.com

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To make a request, please contact us at the email address below.

Data Retention

We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you request deletion of your data, we will permanently and irrevocably anonymize your data such that it can never be reconstructed to identify you as an individual, except where we are required to retain certain information by law.

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 differ from those in your country. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the bottom of this policy. Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via email at dronepal@oktayshakirov.com

To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, please contact us at the email address above. We will respond to your request in a reasonable timeframe.

Effective Date: March 2025