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SolarPanelExit.com ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you use our contact forms (such as the "Get Matched" form), you may provide us with:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- State of residence
- Solar company name
- Contract type (lease, PPA, loan)
- Any additional details you choose to share about your situation
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- General geographic location (city/state level, not precise location)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries: When you submit a form, we use your information to connect you with relevant service providers
- Share with authorized partners: If you check the consent box on our form, we share your contact information and the details you submit with the solar contract exit companies on our Authorized Partners list, so they can contact you about their services. Authorized partners pay us for these inquiries.
- Improve our website: We use analytics data to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content and user experience
- Communicate with you: We may send you follow-up emails related to your inquiry. We will not add you to marketing email lists without your explicit consent
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Who We Share Your Information With
Authorized partners: When you submit a contact form and check the consent box, your information may be shared with the companies on our Authorized Partners list. Authorized partners pay us for each inquiry. These companies may contact you by phone, email, or text message about their services. You are under no obligation to use any service.
Analytics providers: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Hosting provider: Our website is hosted by WordPress.com (Automattic Inc.), which processes data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policy.
We do not sell your personal information to data brokers. When you consent on our form, we share your information with authorized partners who pay us for it, which may count as a "sale" under some state privacy laws. We share your information only as described in this policy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device, to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics)
- Ensure the website functions properly
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Your Rights
All visitors
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request that we correct inaccurate information
- Request that we delete your personal information
- Opt out of future communications from us
California residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Sharing your form information with authorized partners who pay us may be a "sale" under the CCPA. To opt out, email us at the address in the Contact Us section with the subject "Do Not Sell or Share." We will stop sharing your information with partners within 15 business days.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@solarpanelexit.com.
European visitors (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (when you submit a form) and our legitimate interest (for analytics and website improvement). Contact us at privacy@solarpanelexit.com to exercise your rights.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Form submissions are typically retained for 24 months. You may request earlier deletion at any time.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including the websites of companies we review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@solarpanelexit.com
- Mailing address: [Your business address]