Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 8, 2026
Who We Are
UAVHQ ("we," "us," or "our") operates the websites uavhq.com and news.uavhq.com. We are a professional drone industry publication providing news, analysis, and regulatory insights for the unmanned aviation community.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our websites, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Device type and screen resolution
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Contact information (if you reach out via email)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our content and services
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
Advertising
We use Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our websites. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our websites or other websites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses your data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
Cookies
Our websites use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics)
- Serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our websites.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services that collect data:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — Advertising
- Netlify — Website hosting
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for a reasonable period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Withdraw consent for data processing
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal information and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our websites are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: wes@uavhq.com
Website: uavhq.com