Privacy policy

Data protection & security

We take the security and confidentiality of your data seriously. Our data collection and security practices are designed to ensure that your personal information remains protected at all times.

Data Collection Practices:

• We collect only the necessary information required to deliver our services and improve user experience.
• All data collection is conducted transparently, with user consent where applicable.
• We do not engage in excessive or intrusive data collection practices.
• Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Security Measures:

• We implement industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
• Our servers are protected with firewalls and secure authentication measures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security audits and assessments are conducted to maintain data protection integrity.
• We comply with relevant data protection laws and regulations to ensure user privacy.
• In the event of a data breach, we have response procedures in place to mitigate impact and notify affected users as required by law.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted service providers for operational purposes, such as payment processing, analytics, and customer support.

User Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.
• Request restrictions on certain data processing activities.
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

For further inquiries regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at info@ges.energy.

State-Specific Privacy Rights

Certain U.S. states have enacted privacy laws that grant residents specific rights regarding their personal information. This section supplements our general Privacy Policy and applies only to residents of the states listed below.

California (CCPA/CPRA):California residents have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, including the sources of that information, the purpose for collection, and the third parties with whom it is shared. You may also request that we delete or correct your personal information, or limit the use of sensitive personal data. We do not sell or share personal information in the manner defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). You may exercise your rights by contacting us at info@ges.energy. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Colorado (CPA):Colorado residents have the right to access their personal data, request corrections, deletion, or receive a portable copy of their data. You may also opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and profiling in certain automated decisions. If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal. To make a request, please email info@ges.energy.

Connecticut (CTDPA):Connecticut residents can request access to their personal information, corrections, deletion, and a copy in a portable format. You also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising, sales of personal data, and profiling. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@ges.energy.

Virginia (VCDPA):If you live in Virginia, you may request access to the personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections or deletion, or request a portable copy. You can also opt out of profiling, targeted advertising, or the sale of personal data. Appeals of denied requests can be submitted to info@ges.energy.

Utah (UCPA):Residents of Utah have the right to access personal data, delete information they have provided, and receive a copy in a portable format. You can also opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of your data. To submit a request, email us atinfo@ges.energy.

As additional U.S. states pass privacy legislation, we are committed to complying with all applicable legal requirements regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data. If you reside in a state with privacy laws not specifically listed in this policy, you may still have rights related to accessing, correcting, deleting, or opting out of certain uses of your personal information.

We will update this Privacy Policy to reflect new rights as they become effective. In the meantime, you may contact us atinfo@ges.energy to inquire about your privacy rights or to submit a request, regardless of your state of residence. We will evaluate all requests in accordance with applicable law.

International Visitors and Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. These countries may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

By using our services and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United States and other jurisdictions as described in this policy. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another region with data protection laws that differ from U.S. law, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar laws. These rights may include access to your personal data, correction or deletion of data, restriction or objection to our processing of your data, and the right to data portability.

To exercise any international privacy rights or for questions about how your data is processed across borders, please contact us at info@ges.energy.