Compliance & Privacy Information

Your privacy and rights are important to us. Learn about how we protect your information and your rights under California and federal law.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

At Go Solar California ("we," "us," "our"), 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 or use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
  • Property Information: Information about your property, energy usage, and solar potential.
  • Financial Information: Credit information, utility bills, and other financial details necessary for financing options.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing, operating, and maintaining our services
  • Processing your solar installation requests and financing applications
  • Communicating with you about our services, offers, and promotions
  • Improving our website and customer experience
  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our business, such as installation partners, financing institutions, and marketing agencies.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Go Solar California

Email: privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io

Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms," "Terms of Service") carefully before using the Go Solar California website (the "Service") operated by Go Solar California ("us," "we," "our").

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

Use of Service

Our Service allows you to request information about solar installation services, submit financing applications, and schedule consultations. You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with us.

Solar Installation Services

When you request solar installation services through our website:

  • We will connect you with licensed solar installation partners in your area
  • All installation services are performed by third-party contractors, not directly by Go Solar California
  • We are not responsible for the quality of work performed by installation partners
  • Separate agreements will be required with installation partners for actual services

Financing Applications

When you submit a financing application through our website:

  • We may share your information with financing partners to determine eligibility
  • Approval of financing is subject to creditworthiness and other factors determined by lenders
  • We do not guarantee financing approval
  • All financing terms are determined by the lending institutions, not by Go Solar California

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Go Solar California and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Go Solar California. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Go Solar California, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

Disclaimer

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Go Solar California

Email: privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. This section describes your CCPA rights and explains how to exercise those rights.

Your Rights Under CCPA

As a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to direct us to not sell your personal information at any time (the "right to opt-out").

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise the rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by either:

  • Calling us at 800-SOLAR-NOW
  • Emailing us at privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io
  • Visiting our "Do Not Sell My Info" page

Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information.

Verification Process

We cannot respond to your request or provide you with personal information if we cannot verify your identity or authority to make the request and confirm the personal information relates to you.

Response Timing and Format

We endeavor to respond to a verifiable consumer request within 45 days of its receipt. If we require more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device.

In particular, we have collected the following categories of personal information from consumers within the last twelve (12) months:

Category Examples Collected
Identifiers Name, email, phone, address YES
Personal information categories Financial information, property details YES
Commercial information Services purchased, obtained, or considered YES
Internet activity Browsing history, search history YES

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this notice, the ways in which Go Solar California collects and uses your information, your choices and rights regarding such use, or wish to exercise your rights under California law, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Go Solar California

Email: privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io

Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Compliance

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Go Solar California is committed to complying with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other applicable telemarketing laws and regulations. This policy outlines our practices regarding telephone, text, and fax communications.

What is the TCPA?

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law that restricts telephone solicitations and the use of automated telephone equipment. The TCPA limits the use of automatic dialing systems, artificial or prerecorded voice messages, SMS text messages, and fax machines.

Our Communication Practices

We respect your communication preferences and comply with the following TCPA requirements:

Prior Express Written Consent

We obtain prior express written consent before making telemarketing calls or sending marketing text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice.

Clear Disclosure

Our consent forms clearly disclose that by providing your phone number and checking the consent box, you authorize Go Solar California to deliver marketing calls or text messages using automated technology.

Identification in Messages

All our communications clearly identify Go Solar California as the sender and provide our contact information.

Opt-Out Mechanism

We provide a clear and easy opt-out mechanism in all our communications. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP to text messages or by telling us during a phone call.

Your Consent

When you provide your phone number on our website and check the consent box, you are providing your prior express written consent to receive marketing communications from Go Solar California, including:

  • Autodialed or prerecorded calls and text messages
  • Communications about our solar products and services
  • Promotional offers and discounts

Your consent is not a condition of purchase. You are not required to consent to receive marketing communications to use our services.

How to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time using any of these methods:

  • Text "STOP" in response to any text message from us
  • Tell the representative during any phone call that you wish to opt-out
  • Email us at unsubscribe@gosolarcalifornia.com with your phone number and request to opt-out
  • Call us at 800-SOLAR-NOW and request to be removed from our marketing lists

Once we receive your opt-out request, we will process it promptly and remove you from our marketing communications within 10 business days.

Do Not Call Registry

We maintain an internal Do Not Call list and honor the National Do Not Call Registry. If you are on either list and have not provided express written consent, we will not contact you for telemarketing purposes.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply for text messages, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. We are not responsible for any charges incurred.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our TCPA compliance or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Go Solar California

Email: privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of their personal information. This page explains that right and how to exercise it.

What Constitutes a "Sale" of Personal Information?

Under the CCPA, "sale" is broadly defined to include selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating a consumer's personal information to another business or third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.

Our Practices Regarding the Sale of Personal Information

Go Solar California does not sell your personal information to third parties in the traditional sense. However, under the broad definition of "sale" in the CCPA, certain sharing of information with our service providers and partners for business purposes might be considered a "sale."

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

  • Solar installation partners
  • Financing institutions
  • Marketing and analytics providers
  • Service providers who assist with our business operations

How to Opt-Out of the Sale of Your Personal Information

If you are a California resident, you have the right to direct us to not sell your personal information to third parties. To exercise this right, you may submit a request to us by visiting the following link:

Alternatively, you may submit an opt-out request by:

  • Emailing us at privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io

Verification Process

We may need to verify your identity before processing your opt-out request. This helps ensure we're acting on the correct person's behalf and protecting your privacy.

Authorized Agents

You may use an authorized agent to submit an opt-out request on your behalf. When we receive such a request, we will require the authorized agent to provide proof that you have given them permission to act on your behalf.

Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. Unless permitted by the CCPA, we will not:

  • Deny you goods or services
  • Charge you different prices or rates for goods or services
  • Provide you a different level or quality of goods or services
  • Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services

Other California Privacy Rights

California's "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section Β§ 1798.83) permits users of our website that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Go Solar California

Email: privacy@gosolarcalifornia.io