Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Certified UAS Pilots (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit certifieduaspilots.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you use the Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address. This data is collected via Google Analytics and Google AdSense.

Contact Information: If you contact us via the contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Cookies: We use cookies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, and serve personalized advertising. See the Cookies section below for details.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages viewed, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings. You can also opt out at aboutads.info.

Google Consent Mode

We implement Google Consent Mode v2. When you visit the Site, we display a cookie consent banner. If you choose “Essential Only,” advertising and analytics cookies are not activated and data is not collected for personalization purposes. If you click “Accept All,” analytics and advertising cookies are enabled.

Amazon Associates

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this Site. Amazon may use cookies to track purchases. See Amazon’s Privacy Policy for more information.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., consent preference cookie).
  • Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Only activated with your consent.
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads. Only activated with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences using the consent banner on your first visit. To change your preference, clear your browser cookies and revisit the Site.

How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and improve the Site and its content about drone certification and FAA regulations
  • To analyze traffic and understand user behavior
  • To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following trusted third parties:

  • Google LLC – Analytics and advertising (Google Analytics, AdSense)
  • Amazon.com, Inc. – Affiliate tracking (Amazon Associates)

These parties have their own privacy policies and data practices.

Your Rights (GDPR / EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or analytics.
  • Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@certifieduaspilots.com.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained per Google’s default retention settings.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@certifieduaspilots.com

Last updated: February 2026