What Personal Information We Collect and Why?
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from images.
If you leave a comment on our website, you may choose to store your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience, so you do not have to re-enter your details on future visits. These cookies last for one year.
If you have an account and sign in, we set temporary cookies to determine browser acceptance of cookies. These cookies do not contain personal information and are removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, we also set cookies to store your login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember me”), and screen option cookies last for one year. Logging out will remove these cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved to your browser to record the post ID. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
By providing your contact information through our website, forms, or other communication channels, you consent to receive calls and text messages from us and our service providers regarding your inquiry, services, account updates, appointment reminders, and related information.
These communications may be made using automated technology, artificial intelligence systems, prerecorded messages, or automated dialing systems where permitted by law.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us directly.
We maintain records of communication consent in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We use the mobile number you provide for the purposes of:
We may also collect metadata associated with your mobile communications, such as the date/time of opt‑in, the service provider, message delivery status, and device type, to ensure proper management of the SMS program.
Your data will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We will not rent or sell your mobile number. We may share your mobile number and related metadata with trusted SMS/text service providers only as needed to operate the SMS program, and only with providers who agree to protect your data.
You may opt out of SMS messaging at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting us at (480) 944-2335, or email scrcsupport@solarcancellationrc.com for questions.
After you opt out, we will send a confirmation message and then cease SMS communications to the number. Please note that you may still receive other communications from us (e.g., email, postal) unless you opt those out separately.
We will retain your mobile number and related consent metadata for as long as you are enrolled in our SMS program and as required by applicable laws and our business records policies.
If you change your mobile number or no longer wish to receive SMS, you agree to promptly notify us. We are not liable for messages sent to outdated or recycled numbers.
We reserve the right to modify this Mobile Data & SMS Consent section at any time; the updated version will be posted here and will be effective immediately upon posting.
When you provide your mobile phone number and opt into receiving text messages from Solar Cancellation Resource Center (including via checking a consent box, submitting a form, or otherwise providing your number), you consent to receive SMS/MMS messages at that number from us and our designated authorized service providers for marketing or informational purposes.
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as visiting the other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
By submitting your personal information in our form fill or quiz, you agree to receive SMS/text messages from Solar Cancellation Resource Center related to our services, including:
Messaging and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply. These charges are based on your mobile carrier’s plan and are your responsibility. We do not impose any additional fees for sending or receiving SMS messages.
Message Frequency
You may receive up to 5 weekly messages depending on your interactions with us, service needs, or accountancy activity. Frequency may vary.
Opting Out
You can cancel SMS messages at any time. Simply reply STOP to any text message you receive from us. After you send STOP, you will receive one final message confirming your opt-out.
Requesting Help
If you need assistance or information about our SMS/text messaging service, reply HELP to any of our messages. You will receive a response with contact information or instructions on how to get further support.
Your consent is securely stored in our customer database and retained in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We will not share your mobile number, SMS opt-in data, or consent with third parties for marketing purposes. This information may be shared only with service providers necessary to deliver our messaging services, such as platform providers, phone carriers, and vendors assisting in text message delivery.
All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will never be sold or shared with unrelated third parties.
If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve future comments without holding them for moderation.
For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators may also view and edit this information.
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal information we hold about you, including data you have provided. You may also request deletion of your personal information, except data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to delivering that campaign’s services. Your Personal Data, including SMS opt-in or consent status, may be shared with service providers assisting us in the delivery of messaging services.
Except as set forth in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, we will not share, sell, or distribute your personal information without your consent.
In connection with certain services offered through our Site, we may request access to your credit profile through one or more consumer reporting agencies. This access is conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and is based on your explicit authorization.
What We Collect
We may receive limited credit-related information, including:
We do not receive or store full credit reports.
How We Use Credit Information
We use this information solely to:
We do not use this information to make lending decisions unless explicitly disclosed.
Soft Inquiry Disclosure
Any credit check performed through our platform will be a soft inquiry, which:
Sharing of Credit Information
We may share limited credit-related data with:
All such parties are required to:
Data Retention
We retain credit-related insights only as long as necessary for:
We do not retain full credit files.
Your Rights Under FCRA
You have the right to:
