Privacy Policy

1. Notice at Collection: Information We Collect

We may collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”). The categories of personal information we may collect include:

Identifiers

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Zip code
• Phone number
• IP address

Professional or Employment-Related Information

• Organization or company name
• Job title or role

Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information

• Website usage data
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Referring and exit pages
• Date and time of visits
• Interactions with website features

We collect this information for purposes such as:

• Sending newsletters and updates
• Registering for events or working groups
• Communicating about POWER Group programs and resources
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Maintaining professional relationships and program participation records

2. How We Use and Disclose Information

We use personal information to operate and improve our website, communicate with users, administer programs and events, and maintain organizational records.

We may disclose personal information to service providers that help us operate our website and communications, such as:

• Website hosting providers
• Email and newsletter platforms
• Event registration platforms
• Analytics providers

These service providers are only permitted to use information to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to prevent fraud or abuse, to protect someone from serious harm, or to protect the rights and property of the POWER Group, Build It Green, or our partners.

3. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

The POWER Group and Build It Green do not sell personal information.

In the preceding 12 months, we have not sold personal information.

We may disclose personal information to service providers for business purposes such as website analytics, email communications, and website functionality. This disclosure is not considered a sale of personal information.

4. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under California law:

Right to Know

You have the right to request what personal information we have collected about you, including the categories of information, sources, purposes for collection, and specific pieces of personal information.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Right to Correct

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

Right to Opt-Out of Sharing for Targeted Advertising

You have the right to opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. The POWER Group does not share personal information for targeted advertising.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

5. How to Submit a Privacy Request

To exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:

Email: communications@builditgreen.org
Phone: 510-590-3360

Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity by matching the email address or contact information provided in your request with information in our records before fulfilling your request. We may request additional information if necessary to verify your identity.

6. Cookies and Automated Tracking

The Powerhomes.org website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how users interact with the website.

Cookies help:

• Recognize returning visitors
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website usage

We may use analytics tools that collect information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the website. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the website, and improve user experience.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the website may not function properly.

7. Social Media Features

The website may include social media features such as share buttons or embedded content. These features may collect your IP address and may use cookies. These features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, such as maintaining newsletter subscriptions, event participation records, or program communications, or as required by law.

9. Security

When sensitive information is submitted through the website, we use secure technologies such as SSL encryption to protect information during transmission.

While we follow generally accepted standards to protect information, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

The POWER Group website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

11. Linked Websites

The Powerhomes.org website may contain links to other websites. These sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact: