Privacy Policy

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Introduction

ShadeSmart Solar ("we," "us," or "our") operates shadesmartsolar.live (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with the Site.

Information We Collect

• Information you provide: name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
• Usage data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, time on page, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers that help us understand site performance and remember preferences.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to inquiries and provide support.
• To analyze traffic and improve content, navigation, and site performance.
• To operate affiliate linking and track outbound clicks for commission attribution.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

We process personal data under: (a) Consent (e.g., analytics cookies); (b) Legitimate Interests (site security, basic analytics); (c) Contract (responding to your requests); (d) Legal Obligations (compliance and recordkeeping).

Cookies and Analytics

We may use first‑ and third‑party cookies for essential site functions, performance measurement, and audience insights. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some functionality may not work without cookies. We may use privacy‑respecting analytics that aggregates or pseudonymizes data.

Affiliate Links and Advertising Disclosure

Some links on our Site are affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions do not influence our testing, scoring, or recommendations. We do not sell favorable coverage.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email) bound by confidentiality and data‑processing agreements.
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

Data Retention

We retain contact correspondence as needed to provide support and maintain records. Aggregated analytics data may be retained to analyze long‑term trends. We delete or anonymize data when no longer necessary.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data; to object or restrict processing; and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use the Site accordingly.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or relevant local age). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred internationally. We implement appropriate safeguards where required.

Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Changes are effective when posted with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact

Questions about this Policy: [email protected]