Legal Document

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Empower Your Home Energy ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We are an independent assistance and referral platform that helps Michigan residents connect with licensed natural gas service providers. We do not provide gas services directly.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Full name and contact information
  • Phone number and email address
  • City and location information in Michigan
  • Service type and specific requests
  • Any additional details you provide about your needs

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
  • IP address and location data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision

To process your requests and connect you with appropriate service providers

Communication

To contact you about your requests, provide updates, and answer questions

Matching and Referrals

To match you with licensed local providers who can meet your needs

Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and website

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share your information with licensed gas service providers in your area to facilitate your service request. This is essential to our core function as a referral platform.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Business Transfers

If our company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will receive notice of such change.

What We Do NOT Do

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with unrelated companies for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

You may request that we correct or update inaccurate information.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Opt-Out

You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

7. Referral Commissions

We are an independent assistance and referral platform. We may receive referral commissions from partner service providers when users sign up for services through our platform. This does not increase the cost of service to you. Commission amounts and terms are determined directly between us and the service providers.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date above.

Your continued use of our services after we post changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:

Important Disclaimer

This website is an independent assistance and referral platform. We do not provide natural gas services directly. We connect users with licensed local providers and may receive a referral commission. Service availability and discounts may vary by location.