Our Privacy Policy
DRONE DIGITAL LLC
Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Drone Digital LLC (“Drone Digital,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a professional real estate photography and videography company based in Austin, Texas. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage our services, visit our website, or communicate with our team.
By using our services or providing us with your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
• Contact details (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Property information (address, listing details, access instructions)
• Billing and payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
• Communications you send to us via email, phone, or web forms
• Account credentials if you register through any client portal we operate
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
• IP address, browser type, and operating system when you visit our website
• Pages visited, time spent, and clickstream data via cookies and analytics tools
• Device identifiers and usage patterns
2.3 Information from Third Parties
• Real estate listing data from MLS or partner platforms (e.g., Zillow, Realtor.com) used solely to fulfill your order
• Referral information from partners or agencies who connect you with our services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To schedule, coordinate, and deliver photography and videography services
• To process payments and send invoices or receipts
• To communicate with you about your order, including status updates and delivery of media files
• To improve our services, website, and internal workflows
• To send occasional marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• To detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access to our systems
4. Drone Operations & Property Data
When conducting aerial photography and videography, we operate under FAA Part 107 regulations. Please be aware of the following:
• All drone flights are conducted over or near properties you have authorized us to photograph.
• Aerial footage and photographs are captured solely for the real estate listing or project specified in your service agreement.
• We do not retain raw unedited footage beyond 30 days after project delivery unless required by law or expressly agreed upon in writing.
• Drone flight logs may be retained for regulatory compliance and insurance purposes.
• We do not intentionally capture footage of individuals, neighboring properties, or private spaces outside the authorized scope of work.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist with payment processing, cloud storage, photo editing, or communication (e.g., Mercury Bank, Spiro, Zapier). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Real Estate Professionals: If you are a property owner, we may share delivery materials with the listing agent or real estate professional who coordinated the service on your behalf.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Drone Digital or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:
• Client contact and order information: retained for 3 years following your last transaction
• Invoices and financial records: retained for 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
• Delivered media files: retained for 90 days after delivery, after which we may delete them from our servers unless you request extended retention
• Raw unedited media: deleted within 30 days of project completion
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These tools collect anonymized usage data subject to their own privacy policies.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:
• Encrypted file transfer and storage for media deliverables
• Password-protected client portals and dashboards
• Two-factor authentication on critical business accounts
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking 'unsubscribe' in any email or contacting us directly.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the information provided in Section 12.
10. Texas Residents
If you are a Texas resident, you are protected under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). You have the right to:
• Know what personal data we collect and how it is used
• Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Appeal our decisions regarding your data rights requests
To submit a request or appeal, contact us at the information in Section 12. We will respond within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension if needed.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Drone Digital LLC
Attn: Privacy
Austin, Texas
Email: info@drone-digital.com
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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Terms and Conditions
Terms
Property Readiness:
The Client is expected to have the property "camera ready" prior to the beginning of the arrival window. This includes all cleaning and furniture staging.
We ask that you have your clients review our Getting Ready checklist.
If the Drone Digital LLC Photographer arrives at the appointment and the home is not ready, the property will be shot "As Is".
We value your feedback and input for choosing the best angles to photograph the property. If you would like to give input, please meet the Videographer at the beginning of the appointment or add notes in the "comments" section of the order.
Absent your input, the Drone Digital LLC Videographer will use his/her best judgment and experience to decide which angles will best highlight the property.
Order Details & Accuracy:
The Client is expected to have accurately entered or communicated all pertinent information at the time the order is placed. We reserve the right to update incorrect information and adjust the pricing of the order to accurately reflect the order (e.g., The client enters that the property is 1,200 square feet but it is actually 2,400 square feet).
Our pricing reflects the cost for a single dwelling in a residential household. For commercial or multi-unit properties, please contact our office or your Business Development Specialist for a personalized quote.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy:
Confirmed appointments canceled or rescheduled within 24 hours before the appointment start time are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Appointments that cannot be completed due to weather issues (e.g., Our Videographer is unable to fly the drone due to rain/wind, or too heavy of rain to capture exteriors), will be rescheduled after contacting the Realtor and the $50 cancellation fee will be waived.
Payment Terms:
You will be invoiced after all media has been delivered. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. After 15 days of non-payment, a late fee of $25/month will be assessed.
If there is a balance on your account that is over 45 days outstanding, Drone Digital LLC will freeze all assets & pause the ordering process until the balance has been paid.
After 90 days of non-payment, we will send the account to collections.
Service Area Coverage:
We service a 150-mile driving radius from the center of Austin, TX. Appointments with the following ranges will receive trip fees:
0 miles to 49.9 miles = $0
50 miles to 69.9 miles = $50
70 miles to 89.9 miles = $75
90 miles to 109.9 miles = $100
110 miles to 129.9 miles = $125
130 miles to 149.9 miles = $150
Properties that are 150+ miles driving radius will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If approved, additional out-of-service fees may apply. Properties outside the 150-mile driving radius are beyond the service area, and we will not be able to service them.
Note: Prices per mile are subject to change. Please contact Drone Digital LLC for current rates.
Hosting:
Drone Digital LLC will guarantee media hosting for one year from the appointment date, with the exception of Matterport 3D Tour & Floorplan. Matterport media will be stored until sold, with a maximum of six months. Once the hosting time expires, the user is responsible for permanent media storage.
Delivery Times:
All media will be delivered within 24 to 72 hours of the appointment, including:
HDR Photography
Cinematic Walkthrough Video
Aerial/Drone Packages
Vertical Video & Vertical AH HA
Agent on Camera video (AH HA videos)
Trendy Video
Social6 Package
Lux Editing
Twilight Edits
Virtual Staging (If desired photos to be virtually staged are chosen the same day photos are delivered).
Matterport 3D Tour
Floorplans
Rights and Usage:
Grant of Rights:
You hereby grant to Drone Digital LLC, and its affiliates, contractors, commercial partners, licensees, successors, and assigns a non-exclusive, perpetual, fully transferable, sublicensable worldwide right and license to create, reproduce, display, transmit, and distribute the Work through any and all media now known or hereinafter developed. The "Work" is defined as photo(s), video(s), and/or 3D content, floor plans, graphics, audio, animation, constituent files, and other visual content of the property produced under these terms, including any derivative works created therefrom. Any and all rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Drone Digital LLC, including copyright and ownership rights in the Work. Drone Digital LLC reserves the right to use the Work for the company's portfolio, samples, self-promotions, entry in contests or exhibitions, editorial use, or for display within or on the outside of Drone Digital LLC's premises. Drone Digital LLC further reserves the right to assign, transfer, license, distribute, or syndicate the Work and any and all rights in the Work to its commercial partners. Except as explicitly set forth in Section 5 herein, You have no ownership rights in the Work and no right to sell or license the Work to any third party or copy, modify, reproduce, or create derivatives of the Work without the prior written consent of Drone Digital LLC.
Usage Rights:
In exchange for the Grant of Rights set forth herein, Drone Digital LLC grants to You the right to use the images created from the Work and provided to you by Drone Digital LLC for purposes of marketing and promoting the Property, promoting Your real estate business and/or the listing(s), Your brokerage(s), and/or Your business(es) ("Your License"). Your License is non-exclusive, non-transferable, covers all territories and media, and is for an unlimited time on websites owned by You. You may authorize third-party websites such as, but not limited to, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or real estate listing portal websites to display said content solely for the purpose of advertising the subject listing, for as long as said listing is actively listed for sale by that listing agent. Your authorization to third-party websites will automatically expire once said listing is no longer available for sale or any relevant listing agreement between the Property owner and the listing agent has ended, whichever comes first.
Releases, Licenses, and Authorizations:
By contracting with Drone Digital LLC to produce the Work, You warrant and represent that You are authorized to enter into this Agreement with regard to the Property and You certify that You have obtained all appropriate and necessary releases, permissions, waivers, licenses and/or authorizations (hereinafter "Clearances") for the Grant of Rights and Usage Rights set forth in these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to Clearances from the owner of the Property and any other owners of intellectual property rights contained in, on, or around the Property and captured as part of the Work, including the underlying architectural work. You further warrant and represent that the Property owner and any occupants of the Property have waived any expectation of privacy rights in relation to the images captured and distributed in accordance with the grant of rights hereunder. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Drone Digital LLC against any and all claims, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees, due to uses of the Work for which You did not obtain the appropriate Clearance including uses that exceeded the Clearances actually obtained by You.
Indemnification/Hold Harmless:
In addition to the terms and conditions contained in Section 6, You shall also indemnify and hold Drone Digital LLC, its officers, members, employees, contractors, licensees, sublicensees, agents, successors, and assigns harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, injuries, damages, loss, expense, (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from the performance of this Agreement, or any distribution or use of the Work created hereunder resulting from Your breach of any warranties, representations or certifications hereunder, or resulting from Your negligent or intentional acts or omissions and/or those of Your officers, agents, independent contractors, employees, family members, invitees, licensors, the Property owner, and/or guests.
Media Usage and Licensing Rights
Drone Digital retains full licensing rights to all media it creates for its clients. Both Drone Digital and the client are granted a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the media for promotional, marketing, or commercial purposes. Drone Digital may also grant usage rights to third parties at its discretion.
