Privacy Policy

📊 1. Information We Collect

We are committed to minimizing data collection and only gather information necessary to provide our solar planning services:

• Personal Information: Name and email address (only when voluntarily provided through contact forms or support requests)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, interaction with calculators (collected anonymously for improving user experience)
• Location Data: Approximate geolocation (only if you use location-based features like GPS solar estimation, and only with your permission)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, IP address (for security and analytics purposes)

🎯 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for legitimate business purposes:

• Service Improvement: Enhance our solar tools and user experience based on usage patterns
• Accurate Estimates: Provide location-specific solar estimates and recommendations
• Website Analytics: Understand traffic patterns and popular features to improve our platform
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

🍪 3. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics with anonymized IP)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
• Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and load times

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

🔗 4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We maintain strict policies regarding data sharing:

• No Data Sales: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties
• Trusted Partners: We may use reputable third-party services for analytics (Google Analytics) and hosting (with data processing agreements)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, data may be transferred with user notification

🛡️ 5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We only collect and retain data that is necessary for our services

Note: While we implement strong security measures, no internet transmission method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

⚖️ 6. Your Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

📝 7. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

• Notification: Significant changes will be prominently posted on our website
• Effective Date: All changes include a revised effective date
• Continued Use: Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
• Archive: Previous versions are available upon request

📞 8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we're here to help: