Introduction

German Verduzco ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 5592 Road 29, Madera, CA 93637, operates the website germanverduzco.com and markets $0-down battery backup and solar programs to homeowners in California. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit an application, or communicate with us, including via phone, SMS/text messaging, and email.

By using our website or submitting an application, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or submit your information to us.

Section 1: Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly:

• Name, address, email address, and phone number
• Homeowner status, current solar ownership status, utility provider (e.g., PG&E, Southern California Edison), and average monthly electric bill range
• Information submitted through our application form, consultation requests, or other website forms
• Communications you send us via phone, email, SMS, or website forms

1.2 Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

1.3 Information from third parties:

• Publicly available utility program or rate information
• Data from marketing partners or referral sources you've engaged with in connection with your application

Section 2: How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Evaluate your eligibility for battery backup and solar programs
• Connect you with installation partners, financing partners, or utility programs as applicable to your application
• Communicate with you about your application, consultation, or inquiries
• Send marketing communications, including by phone, SMS, and prerecorded or autodialed messages (see Section 3)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

Section 3: Phone, SMS, and Autodialed Communications (TCPA / A2P 10DLC)

If you provide your phone number and check the consent box on our application form, or otherwise opt in to be contacted — via web form, verbal agreement, or other affirmative action — the following applies:

• Consent: You consent to be contacted by phone, text/SMS, and email about our battery backup and solar programs, including by autodialer or prerecorded/artificial voice message, at the number you provide.
• Message Frequency: Message and call frequency varies based on your application status and interactions with us.
• Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any text message to opt out. You will receive a one-time confirmation that you have been unsubscribed. To stop phone calls, contact us using the information in Section 11.
• Help: Reply HELP to any text message for assistance, or contact us directly using the information in Section 11.
• No Sharing for Third-Party Marketing: Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent data are not shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
• Carriers: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Consent to be contacted, including by autodialer or prerecorded message, is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

Section 4: Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Recognize your browser and remember preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Support advertising and retargeting efforts

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Section 5: How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share information with:

• Installation and financing partners: third parties who evaluate or fulfill your application for solar, battery backup, or related financing, where applicable to your specific request
• Service providers: vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, CRM, phone/SMS/email delivery platforms such as GoHighLevel)
• Utility companies: where necessary to evaluate program eligibility connected to your utility account
• Legal compliance: when required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection

German Verduzco is an independent marketing and application-facilitation company. References to PG&E, Southern California Edison, or other utility providers describe program eligibility or partnership arrangements and do not imply that those utilities endorse or are responsible for our services.

Section 6: Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Section 7: Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Section 8: Your Privacy Rights

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.

8.2 All Users:
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

Section 9: Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.

Section 10: Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Section 11: Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

German Verduzco
5592 Road 29, Madera, CA 93637
Email: germanv45@icloud.com
Phone: (559) 505-9382
Website: germanverduzco.com