Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 17, 2026
SimpleSolarGuide.com is operated by McNary Ventures. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our tools and forms, as well as certain information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Information You Provide Directly
When you use our Solar Savings Calculator, complete the "Is Solar Worth It?" quiz, or submit a quote request form, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, ZIP code, monthly electric bill amount, home ownership status, and roof type. This information is used to generate your personalized savings estimate and, where you request it, to connect you with solar installers or send you a PDF report.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit SimpleSolarGuide.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Generate personalized solar savings estimates | Legitimate interest / Contract performance |
| Send you a PDF savings report (when requested) | Consent |
| Connect you with solar installers via affiliate partners | Consent |
| Improve site functionality and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| Analyze traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
3. Affiliate Disclosure and Third-Party Sharing
SimpleSolarGuide.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on links to EnergySage, SunPower, Palmetto Solar, Renogy, EcoFlow, GoSun, or other affiliate partners, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or submit a quote request. This does not affect the price you pay.
When you submit a quote request through our site, your contact information and home details may be shared with one or more licensed solar installers or our affiliate partners for the purpose of providing you with solar installation quotes. By submitting a quote request, you consent to this sharing.
We do not sell your personal information to data brokers or unrelated third parties. We do not share your information with parties outside of the solar installation and energy services industry without your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They enable core features such as form submissions and page navigation.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) help us understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and user behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate tracking cookies are set by our affiliate partners (EnergySage, SunPower, Palmetto Solar, Renogy, EcoFlow, GoSun) when you click on their links. These cookies track referrals for commission purposes and are governed by each partner's own privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain lead information (name, email, ZIP code, bill amount, and related data) for up to 24 months from the date of submission, or until you request deletion, whichever comes first. Analytics data collected by Google Analytics is retained according to Google's standard retention settings (14 months by default). You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Applies To |
|---|---|
| Right to access your personal data | All users |
| Right to correct inaccurate data | All users |
| Right to delete your data ("right to be forgotten") | All users |
| Right to opt out of sale of personal information | California residents (CCPA) |
| Right to data portability | EEA/UK residents (GDPR) |
| Right to restrict or object to processing | EEA/UK residents (GDPR) |
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
SimpleSolarGuide.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: