California Solar & Electric

Effective Date: 1/01/2026

1. INTRODUCTION

California Solar & Electric (“CS&E,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website.

This Policy is intended to comply with:

• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
• Applicable U.S. federal privacy laws

By accessing or using this website, including submitting any form or quotation request, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following categories:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you submit a form, request a quote, apply for a position, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Property and roof information
• Utility provider and energy usage information
• Financing preferences
• Employment or resume information (Careers page)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent
• Referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. PURPOSES FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION

We collect and use personal information for the following business purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and quotation requests
• Providing solar consultation and customer support
• Communicating about services, appointments, and proposals
• Marketing and promotional communications (where permitted by law)
• Processing employment applications
• Improving website performance, security, and user experience
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

4. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable website functionality
• Analyze traffic and performance
• Improve content and marketing effectiveness

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

5. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

CS&E does not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information to:

• Service providers (CRM systems, website hosting, analytics, marketing tools)
• Contractors and installation partners assisting with service delivery
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
• Government authorities or regulators when required by law

All third parties are contractually required to safeguard personal information.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website or data transmission is completely secure. You use this understanding at your own risk.

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Access a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (if applicable)
• Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Requests may be submitted by contacting: info@californiasolarandelectric.com

We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within the timeframes required by law.

9. DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION

CS&E does not sell personal information as defined under California law.
If our practices change, we will update this Policy and provide an opt-out mechanism as required by law.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. CS&E does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. You should review their policies independently.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact:

California Solar & Electric
info@californiasolarandelectric.com