This privacy policy explains how SolarWeb (solarweb.ca) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. SolarWeb is a Canadian solar energy information resource. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

What Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Email address (when you subscribe to the SolarWeb Weekly Digest)
• Name and email (when you submit a contact form)
• Province or territory (when you use the Solar Calculator)

Information collected automatically:

• Pages visited, time on site, and referral source
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Approximate location (country and province level, not street address)

We collect this through cookies and standard web analytics. We do not collect financial information, government IDs, or any sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

Newsletter delivery: Your email address is used to send the SolarWeb Weekly Digest. Nothing else.

Site improvement: Analytics data helps us understand which content is useful and where to focus.

Communication: If you contact us, we use your information to respond. We do not add contact form submissions to marketing lists.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

SolarWeb uses the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (WordPress session management).

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand site traffic and content performance.

Advertising cookies: If display advertising is enabled, ad networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work, but some features may be limited.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• MailPoet – Newsletter delivery (email address and subscription preferences)
• Google Analytics – Site traffic and usage analytics
• Google AdSense – Display advertising (if enabled)
• WordPress/GoDaddy – Website hosting and infrastructure

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them if you have specific concerns.

Affiliate Links

Some articles contain affiliate links to solar products and services. When you click an affiliate link, the destination site may track that you came from SolarWeb. We receive a commission if you make a purchase – at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships are disclosed in our Editorial Policy and do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.

Data Retention

Newsletter subscribers: Your email is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

Analytics data: Retained for 14 months (Google Analytics default).

Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months, then deleted.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent (unsubscribe from communications)
• Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address below.

Data Security

SolarWeb uses SSL encryption for all connections. Access to personal data is limited to site administrators. While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no system is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

SolarWeb is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: news@solarweb.ca

See also: Terms of Use | Editorial Policy