Effective Date: 1.06.2025
Last Updated: 17.05.2025

At Europe Drone ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

Europe Drone is a company based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in consulting, lead generation, and strategic support for the drone industry.
For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@europedrone.eu

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our website
Form Submissions: Any information you voluntarily submit through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or meeting bookings
Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see section 7)

We do not collect or store sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you and necessary for service delivery.

3. How We Use Your Data

• We use your data for the following purposes:
• To provide and improve our services
• To communicate with you regarding inquiries, appointments, or support requests
• To send newsletters and updates if you have opted in
• To analyze website performance and user behavior
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given us explicit permission (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is required to fulfill our agreement with you
• Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as service improvement and business development
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is securely stored on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., email services, CRM tools, payment processors)
• Legal authorities when required to comply with laws or protect our legal rights
• All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data in accordance with this policy and applicable regulations.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., via Google Analytics)
• Functional Cookies: To remember user preferences

You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Datenschutzbehörde in Germany)
• To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@europedrone.eu

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Europe Drone
contact@europedrone.eu