Privacy Policy for johnsdrones.net

 

Effective Date: May 31, 2025

Welcome to johnsdrones.net – home of aerial wizardry, drone nerdery, and high-flying fun. Your privacy is as important to us as pre-flight checks are to a safe take-off. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

1. Who We Are

This site is owned and operated by Andrew John Nickolls, better known as John – drone enthusiast, gadget geek, and captain of the good ship Vanilla (his campervan).

If you have any questions, you can reach me at:
📧 john@johnsdrones.net

2. What Information We Collect

We collect a few different types of info:

a. Personal Information (only if you give it to us!)

• Name (if you share it via contact forms or emails)

• Email address (for newsletters, enquiries, or when you contact us)

• Social media handle (if you comment or interact via embedded feeds)

b. Non-Personal Information

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

This is collected via cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to help us see what people love on the site – or where they get bored and wander off.

3. How We Use Your Info

We use your data to:

• Respond to messages you send

• Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe – no spam, promise!)

• Improve the site and content

• Spot dodgy bots or security issues

We don’t sell, rent, or trade your info. We’re here to fly drones, not flog your email address.

4. Cookies (Not the Biscuit Kind)

Cookies are tiny files stored on your device. We use them for:

• Site functionality

• Traffic analysis

• Remembering your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings – block ‘em, delete ‘em, or allow ‘em to your heart’s content.

5. Third-Party Tools We Use

We use trusted third-party tools to keep things smooth:

• Google Analytics – for site stats

• Wix Analytics – if hosted on Wix, to understand visitor trends

• Mailchimp / Brevo (or similar) – for sending out newsletters (only if you subscribe)

Each has its own privacy policy, and we’ve chosen them because they’re reputable and secure.

6. Your Rights (Especially if You’re in the UK or EU)

Under GDPR, you can:

• Request a copy of the data we hold about you

• Ask us to correct it

• Ask us to delete it

• Object to or restrict how we use it

To do any of the above, just email: john@johnsdrones.net

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously. This site uses SSL encryption, secure hosting, and password-protected tools to keep your data safe.

But remember: no system is 100% bulletproof (not even one guarded by a laser-guided drone swarm).

8. Children’s Privacy

This site isn’t intended for children under 13. If you’re a young prodigy who loves drones, we recommend flying with a parent or guardian – and not filling out forms here.

9. Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy from time to time (if the law changes or we add new features). When we do, we’ll update the date at the top.

10. Contact Me

Still got questions? Want to chat about drones and not data? Hit me up:

📧 john@johnsdrones.net
📍 Based in lovely Staffordshire, UK

Fly safe. Surf safer. And thank you for visiting johnsdrones.net.

✈️
— John Nickolls
Drone pilot, bread maker, and privacy protector

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