Introduction
The Energy Efficiency Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.energyefficiencyinitiative.com (the "Site") or use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
Personal Data
When you interact with our Site, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Organization or company name
- Job title
- Information provided in forms, surveys, or correspondence
Non-Personal Data
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our Site
- Referring websites
- Click patterns and interactions with our Site
How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Direct interactions: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or otherwise provide information directly to us.
- Automated technologies: As you navigate through our Site, we may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
- Third parties: We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as business partners, analytics providers, and social media platforms.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Process and respond to your inquiries, requests, and applications
- Send you newsletters, updates, marketing communications, and other information that may be of interest to you
- Personalize your experience on our Site and deliver content relevant to your interests
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize our Site's performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
- Conduct research and analysis to improve our programs and services
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Performance cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functionality cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Targeting cookies: These may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
- Social media cookies: These enable you to share content via social media platforms and may track your browser across other sites.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Configure browser settings to notify you when cookies are being set
Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our Site, as some features may not function properly.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf.
- Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Protection of rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request access to your personal information.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your information under certain circumstances.
- Data portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent: If we rely on your consent to process your information, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.
Changes to Our 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 at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Energy Efficiency Initiative
4 Green Court
Port Jasonland
HR9 7XU
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 0184 285471
Email: privacy@energyefficiency.org
