Privacy Policy.
What we collect and why.

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how SolarScout (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit solarscout.net (the “Site”). By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Automatically collected. When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party analytics and advertising partners automatically log information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the page.

Information you provide. If you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or request a solar quote, we collect the email address and any other details you submit. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site, to remember preferences, and to serve relevant advertising. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not work correctly without them.

Advertising and Third-Party Vendors

We display advertising through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) and identifiers to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other sites on the Internet.

• Google uses advertising cookies to serve ads on the Site. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info/choices and youronlinechoices.com.
• For a list of Google’s advertising partners and how they use data, see Google’s partner sites policy.

Other third-party services that may collect information on the Site include Ezoic (ad serving and testing), Plausible Analytics (aggregated, cookieless traffic analytics), and affiliate networks such as EnergySage, Impact, CJ Affiliate, and Amazon Associates.

How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• To measure audience engagement and the effectiveness of editorial work.
• To serve relevant advertising and measure ad performance.
• To send newsletter emails and updates if you have opted in.
• To respond to questions, feedback, or support requests.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security issues.

Affiliate Relationships

SolarScout earns commissions when readers click affiliate links to products and services we review. When you click an affiliate link, the destination site may receive information that indicates the click came from SolarScout and may set its own cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

As an Amazon Associate, SolarScout earns from qualifying purchases.

Email and Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address to send editorial updates, incentive alerts, and product news. Every email contains an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. We do not sell or rent email addresses to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information for as long as it is useful for analytics and security purposes. Email subscribers are retained until they unsubscribe or request deletion. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising (California residents).
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].

Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, however, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

The Site links to products, installers, and websites operated by other companies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.