Privacy Policy

At ApplyForSolar.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our service, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and ZIP code
• Home Information: Average monthly electric bill and other home energy details
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting customer support

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect you with solar installation companies in your area
• Facilitate communication between you and installers
• Improve our website and services
• Send you important updates about your request
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

With Solar Installers

When you submit a request for solar quotes, we share your contact information and home details with pre-screened solar installation companies in your area. These companies will use your information to contact you and provide quotes.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and provide our services, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support tools.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• 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
• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (though we do not sell personal information).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@applyforsolar.com
Address: [Your Business Address]