Website Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Ava Community Energy Authority (“Ava”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards personal information obtained through its website, http://www.avaenergy.org (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Data Collection
We collect the following categories of personal information from visitors to our Website:
- Identifiers: This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and online identifiers.
- Internet Activity: This includes your browsing history on our Website, search queries, interactions with website features, and referring website information.
- Geolocation Data: We may collect your approximate location based on your IP address.
We collect this information through various means, including:
- Automated Collection: We automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
- User-Provided Information: You may provide us with personal information when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us through the Website.
Use of Tracking Technologies
Our Website utilizes tracking technologies, including cookies and pixels (also known as web beacons or clear GIFs) on our Website to monitor and analyze visitors’ activity. Tracking pixels are small electronic images that allow us to collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click. We use this information to improve the Website’s functionality, coordinate with our service providers, and tailor content to your interests. We may also use tracking pixels in our email communications to determine whether you open and interact with our emails. Information collected through these technologies may be shared with our service providers and contractors solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Data Sharing Practices
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analytics, decarbonization initiatives, and other essential functions. We have contracts with these providers requiring them to protect the confidentiality of your information.
- Government Entities: We may disclose your information to government entities as required by law or legal process.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include data encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Ava Community Energy Authority, 1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, California 94612