Website Policy
Effective Date: May 28, 2025
Welcome to Vantage Drones (https://vantagedrones.ca), a Canadian-based provider of aerial data services and drone sales. We offer professional drone mapping, inspections, and agricultural applications and provide access to industry-leading drone equipment for purchase. We are committed to protecting your personal information and complying with all applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
This Website Policy outlines our practices for the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information and aerial data obtained through our website and services.
1. Introduction
Vantage Drones provides professional drone services to clients across agriculture, construction, land management, and environmental sectors. As part of our commitment to transparency and legal compliance, this policy explains how we handle personal data collected through our website and during the provision of our services, including aerial data collected via drones.
2. Information Collected
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, company name, job title, payment information, drone purchase details, and information submitted via forms.
- Drone-Generated Data: Imagery, video footage, and telemetry data captured during aerial operations.
- Non-Personal Information: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referral URLs, device data, site usage statistics, and cookie data.
Information is collected through:
- Website forms (contact, booking, service inquiries)
- Newsletter sign-up forms
- Analytics and cookies
- Drone operations
3. Use Of Information
We use collected information to:
- Fulfill orders and deliver purchased drones
- Schedule demos or aerial services
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Conduct internal analysis and service development
- Send newsletters and promotional content (with consent)
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Drone Data Collection
Drone-captured data may include aerial photographs, video footage, and telemetry logs depending on the service provided. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, clients retain ownership of their drone data.
We may:
- Store drone data securely for service completion or quality assurance
- Use anonymized data for technical development or operational analysis
- Access data only as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent personal information. However, we may share data with trusted third parties to operate our business:
- Google Analytics – for site usage tracking
- Google Fonts & reCAPTCHA – for security and interface performance
- Cloud Storage Providers – for secure data storage and processing
Each third-party service is governed by its own privacy policy. Data may be stored in jurisdictions outside Canada, including the United States.
6. Data Storage & Jurisdiction
Your data may be stored on secure servers in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where our third-party providers operate. Where data is stored outside of Canada, it may be subject to foreign laws and accessible to authorities under lawful request.
We maintain contracts and safeguards to ensure that data stored abroad receives protection consistent with Canadian privacy requirements.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect all collected data, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Role-based access controls
- Secure cloud storage
- Firewalls and malware scanning
- Regular audits and vulnerability assessments
Despite these measures, no digital system is fully secure. Users are advised to take care when sharing information.
8. User Rights & Access
Under PIPEDA, users have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data
- Withdraw consent for certain uses
- Request deletion of data where legally permissible
To exercise these rights, email support@vantagedrones.ca. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
9. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve site performance and understand user behavior. These may collect anonymous data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device and browser type
- Referral sources
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though some site functionality may be affected.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technological, or business changes. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised date. Significant changes may be communicated via email.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Vantage Drones
📍 Based in Canada
📧 Info@vantagedrones.ca
📞 1-877-745-6898
13. Data Retention Policy
We retain personal and drone-captured data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
14. Cross-Border Data Transfers
When data is transferred outside of Canada, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to ensure compliance with Canadian standards.
15. Consent Management
Consent is obtained through clear opt-in forms and affirmative actions. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@vantagedrones.ca. Withdrawal may impact our ability to deliver certain services.
16. External Links Disclaimer
Our website may contain links to external websites. Vantage Drones is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review those sites’ privacy policies.
16. Accessibility Statement
This Privacy Policy is available in alternate formats upon request to accommodate accessibility needs. Please contact us for assistance.
We are committed to resolving all privacy-related concerns in a timely and transparent manner.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Website Policy. Thank you for trusting Vantage Drones.