Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

At SolarGardens.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

SolarGardens.org publishes educational content, guides, news, and informational articles related to residential solar energy, renewable energy solutions, clean energy technologies, and practical ways homeowners can make informed energy decisions.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide and information that is collected automatically when you use our website.

Information You Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

Contact us through our contact forms or email
Subscribe to our newsletter
Leave comments on articles (if available)
Submit inquiries or feedback

This information may include:

Your name
Your email address
Any information you choose to include in your message

Providing this information is optional, although some website features may not function without it.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit SolarGardens.org, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referring websites or search engines

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve our content and user experience.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information or information from children under the age of 13.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to your questions and requests
Send newsletters if you have subscribed
Improve our website and content
Analyze website performance and visitor behavior
Prevent spam, fraud, and security issues
Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar privacy laws, we process your information based on:

Your consent
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website
Contractual necessity when responding to your requests
Compliance with legal obligations

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at Brian@solargardens.org.

Cookies

SolarGardens.org uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

These may include:

Essential cookies required for website functionality
Analytics cookies that help us understand website usage

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate our website, including:

Web hosting providers
Website analytics services
Email newsletter platforms
Security and spam protection services

These providers may process information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.

Contact form submissions may be retained for customer support and recordkeeping purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent
Restrict or object to certain processing
Request a copy of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Brian@solargardens.org.

Children’s Privacy

SolarGardens.org is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security updates.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support Do Not Track (DNT) requests. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to request access to or deletion of personal information we collect, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.