Last Updated: 2025-07-12
1. Who We Are
WattBuild LLC
225 E Main Street, Unit A
Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA
Website: wattbuild.com
Privacy questions: info@wattbuild.com
We help U.S. consumers understand solar and home energy projects.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit wattbuild.com or use our services.
We are focused on adult users (18+). Users under 13 are prohibited from using our site.
3. What We May Collect
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Contact info | Email address, physical address |
| Energy data | Utility-bill uploads, usage details you enter |
| Demographics | Income range, household size or type |
| Location | Physical location |
| Device info | IP address, browser/OS, cookies or similar IDs |
| Credit info | Credit score |
| Files | Documents or photos you upload |
4. How We Collect It
- Online forms
- Direct file uploads
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Analytics tools
- Embedded maps and CRM integrations
5. Why We Use It
| Data type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Contact info | Provide quotes, send updates you request, send direct mail marketing, provide account functionality like reset password, deliver digital marketing and updates you opt into |
| Energy data | Generate energy estimates and calculations |
| Demographics | Determine eligibility for incentives and perform aggregated, anonymized market analysis |
| Location | Show local incentives, sun-exposure data, and nearby installers, market analysis |
| Device info | Keep the site secure, diagnose problems, improve performance |
| Credit info | Increase the accuracy of financial energy equations, pre-qualify you for financing options from partners—only at your opt-inrequest |
| Files | Calculate energy stats, share with community (for files added to community section) |
6. When We Share It
| Recipient | When & Why |
|---|---|
| Solar installers | With your opt-in consent |
| Affiliate marketing partners | When you click an affiliate link, or offer |
| Service providers | Providers for infrastructure, analytics, email, CRM, maps, marketing |
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Make the site work (essential)
- Measure traffic (analytics)
- Personalize pages and advertising
Your choices:
- Block or delete cookies in your browser
- Use “Do Not Track” or similar settings (the site continues to function, but some features may not remember you)
8. Your Rights
- Access the personal data we hold
- Port that data in a readily usable, portable format
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (account and uploads)
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time (link in every email)
- Limit cookies via browser controls
To exercise any right, email info@wattbuild.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under:
- Your consent — given when you submit forms, opt in to marketing, or click to be referred
- Contract fulfillment — providing the services, quotes, calculations, and referrals you request.
- Legitimate interests — maintaining security, preventing fraud, and improving our services in ways that do not override your privacy rights.
10. Data Security
- HTTPS encryption in transit
- Passwords hashed (never stored in plain text)
- Access limited to trained staff and need-to-know vendors
11. Data Retention
We keep data until you ask us to delete it or until it is no longer needed for the purposes listed above.
12. International Visitors
Our services are aimed at users in the United States. If you visit from outside the United States, your data may be processed and stored in the United States, which may have different privacy laws from your country.
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us.
14. Changes to This Policy
We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” above.
15. Contact Us
Questions, requests, or concerns?
Email: info@wattbuild.com
Mail: Privacy Team, WattBuild LLC, 225 E Main St, Unit A, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Thank you for trusting WattBuild to power your solar journey.
