1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose: This Privacy Policy explains how Drone People LLC ("Drone People," "we," "us," or "our"), located at Newark DE, collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you interact with or use our Platform (website, mobile applications, and services.)

1.2. Scope: This policy applies to Drone People's processing of personal information of Users (Clients and Providers) where Drone People determines the purposes and means of processing. It does not apply to the processing of information by Users themselves, who may be controllers of the personal information they access through the Platform.

1.3. Business Use: Our services are intended for business use, and this policy reflects our practices for business-to-business (B2B) data handling.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1. Information You Provide to Us:

• * a) Contact and Account Registration Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, account username, password.
• * b) Identification and Professional Data: Date of birth, nationality, CPF, ID, Social Security Number, Driver's License, State Identification or Passport Number, VAT Identification Number, Tax Identification Number, Immigration Status, Citizenship Information, professional certifications, drone pilot license numbers by country, drone ID numbers by country, work history, earnings, resume, skills, tests taken, test scores.
• * c) Financial and Payment Information: Credit card information, bank account data, other payment information (e.g., for Stripe integration), payment history, and withdrawal history.
• * d) User-Generated Content: Photos, videos, audio, commentary, feedback, ratings, job postings, proposals, messages, and other content you submit or make available through the Platform.
• * e) Communications: Content of messages sent through the Platform's communication tools.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically:

• * a) Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type and language, operating system, platform type, device type, unique device and app identifiers, Browse history, URLs, advertisements viewed, forms or form fields you complete, logs, and other usage data related to your interaction with the Platform (e.g., pages visited, links clicked, time spent, content response times, download errors).
• * b) Geolocation Information: Your approximate location (city, state, country) associated with your IP address or derived from Wi-Fi triangulation. We will seek your explicit permission before using precise GPS-based location data.
• * c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information automatically, analyze trends, administer the Platform, remember preferences, and for advertising purposes. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

2.3. Information Collected from Third Parties: We may receive information about you from public and commercial sources (e.g., contact/demographic information), social media services (if you interact with us or log in using social credentials), and analytics or marketing service providers.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1. To Provide and Improve the Service: We use your information to:

• Develop, provide, and improve the Platform and Drone Services.
• Process your requests and transactions (e.g., job postings, bids, payments).
• Verify information and manage your account.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide Client support.

3.2. For Communication and Marketing:

• Send administrative communications, updates, and occasional institutional news.
• Provide you with marketing or promotional materials from Drone People.
• Tailor content and offers displayed on the Platform and elsewhere online.

3.3. For Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, and prosecute those responsible.

3.4. For Legal Compliance and Business Purposes:

• Enforce and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and our Terms.
• Conduct investigations, protect our rights and property, and ensure public safety.
• Assess Provider proposals and generate internal statistics.
• Manage legal issues.
• For our legitimate interests in commercial activities, where not overridden by individual rights (e.g., improving services, internal quality control, analytics).

4. HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

4.1. Data Storage: Your personal information is stored on secure servers.

4.2. Security Measures: We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information against accidental, unlawful, or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure, or use. This includes the use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for confidential/credit information transmission and encryption of sensitive data.

4.3. No Guarantee: While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no security system is completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

4.4. Data Incidents: In the event of a data incident, we will notify you promptly and take reasonable steps to minimize harm and secure Client Data.

5. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements, as well as ongoing fraud prevention, backup, and business continuity purposes.

6. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

6.1. No Sale of Personal Information (Traditional Definition): We do not sell your Personal Information for monetary consideration in the traditional sense, and we do not share your Personal Information with third parties for those third parties' marketing purposes unless we first provide you with the opportunity to opt-in to or opt-out of such sharing.

6.2. Sharing with Other Users:

• For Providers, certain profile information, work history, ratings, and proposals may be shared with Clients and relevant Agencies.
• For Clients, information necessary to complete a transaction or resolve a dispute may be shared with the Provider.

6.3. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, analytics companies, advertising partners, identity verification services, security companies, generative AI partners) to facilitate our services, perform tasks on our behalf, or assist in analyzing Platform usage.

6.4. Legal and Investigative Purposes: We may disclose your information to government agencies, law enforcement officials, or private parties as required by law (e.g., in response to lawful requests, subpoenas, or for reporting earnings), or as we deem necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or to prevent illegal, fraudulent, unethical, or legally actionable activity.

6.5. Internal and Business Transfers: We may share information with our parent company, subsidiaries, or affiliates for business and operational purposes. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred.

7. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

7.1. General Rights: You may have certain choices and rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us as outlined in Section 11.

7.2. Marketing Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by changing your email notification settings in your Account.

7.3. Targeted Advertising Opt-Out: We may use technologies for targeted advertising. You may have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for these purposes, as defined by applicable data protection laws. Please refer to Section 11 for how to exercise this right.

7.4. Verification: Only you or a person authorized to act on your behalf may make a request related to your personal information. We will require sufficient information to verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.

7.5. Non-Discrimination: We will not provide discriminatory treatment for the exercise of your privacy rights.

7.6. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights:

• * a) For Individuals in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland (GDPR/UK GDPR/FADP): You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
• * b) For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, disclosed, or sold; the right to request deletion; the right to correct inaccurate personal information; and the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.
• * c) For Nevada Residents: You may have the right to opt out of the sale of "personally identifiable information" for monetary consideration. We do not engage in such activity, but you can contact us if our practices change.
• * d) For Residents of Other US States: Applicable State Law may provide you with rights such as confirming processing, access, portability, deletion, and correction, and the right to opt-out of "sale" or targeted advertising.

8. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

Drone People LLC is a U.S. company. Your personal information will be processed and stored in the United States, and may be transferred to and processed by our service providers or affiliates in other jurisdictions. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including legal transfer mechanisms where required by law (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, Data Privacy Framework if applicable).

9. LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on the Platform and updating the "Effective Date". By continuing to use the Platform after changes, you are deemed to have accepted them.

11. CONTACT US

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@dronepeople.co
Mail: Drone People LLC, Attn: Legal Department, 262 Chapman Rd. Ste 208 #23352, Newark DE, 19702

ADDENDUM – PLATFORM-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

This Addendum supplements the Privacy Policy and applies to all users of the Drone People platform, including website visitors, Clients, and Providers.

Payment Processing (Stripe)

Drone People uses Stripe, Inc. and its affiliates as third-party payment processors. Payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe in accordance with Stripe's Privacy Policy. Drone People does not store full payment card numbers. Stripe may process payments globally and may transfer data internationally subject to appropriate safeguards.

Artificial Intelligence & LLM Usage

Drone People uses artificial intelligence technologies, including large language models (LLMs), to assist with service intake, mission planning, provider matching, fraud prevention, and platform optimization. AI systems may process user-provided content and metadata strictly for service delivery, compliance, and quality improvement. Drone People does not sell personal data for AI training and does not permit third-party AI providers to use personal data for their independent model training.

Marketplace & Escrow Model

Drone People operates as a technology marketplace and escrow-style intermediary. Clients and Providers are independent parties, and Drone People is not an employer, contractor, or agent of either. Personal data may be shared between Clients and Providers solely to facilitate transactions, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, insurance verification, and service fulfillment.

Public Website Analytics

Visitors to the public website may have limited data collected through cookies and analytics tools for security, performance monitoring, and aggregated usage insights. Visitors may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or applicable consent mechanisms.

Regulatory & Aviation Compliance

Drone People may process aviation-related credentials such as pilot licenses, drone registrations, insurance certificates, and operational permits to support regulatory compliance. Such data is processed only for verification purposes and retained in accordance with applicable law.