Privacy Policy Effective Date: 1-01-2024

Ohio Solar Initiative (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, fill out forms, or interact with our services.

  1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal information: Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.

Website Usage Data: Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies, including IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.

  1. How We Collect Information We collect personal information through:

Contact and lead capture forms on our website.

Cookies and tracking technologies such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.

Third-party services that help us analyze website traffic and user behavior.

  1. How We Use Your Information We use your information to:

Contact you regarding your interest in solar energy solutions.

Send you marketing and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time).

Improve our website, advertising, and internal analytics.

  1. SMS Consent & Communications By providing your phone number and opting into SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages from Ohio Solar Initiative regarding solar energy solutions, appointment reminders, promotions, and other relevant updates. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

How to Opt Out: You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive. For assistance, reply "HELP" or contact us at support@ohiosolarinitiative.com.

Your consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

  1. How We Share Your Information We may share your personal information with:

Solar installation partners to help connect you with the best solar solutions.

Advertising and analytics services for marketing purposes (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads).

Legal authorities if required by law or necessary to protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

  1. Cookies & Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. These may include:

Google Analytics

Facebook Pixel

Remarketing and retargeting tools

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google Analytics Opt-Out.

  1. Your Privacy Rights CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) Rights If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we have collected about you.

Request that we delete your personal data.

Opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes.

To exercise your rights, email us at [your privacy email].

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Rights If you are an EU resident, you have the right to:

Request a copy of your personal data.

Request corrections or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent for data collection (e.g., cookie tracking).

To submit a data request, email support@ohiosolarinitiative.com.

  1. How to Opt Out of Marketing Communications You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send or by emailing support@ohiosolarinitiative.com with the subject “Unsubscribe.”

  2. Data Security We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  3. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.

  4. Contact Us If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at: support@ohiosolarinitiative.com