Last Updated: November 28, 2025

1. Acceptance & Scope
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the relationship between Sol Power Midwest™ ("we," "us," "our") and you, a user or member ("you," "your," "Member") of the Equity Eligible Contractors™ membership website, including all associated software, systems, proprietary templates, resources, tools, and intellectual property (collectively, the "Service").

By registering for, accessing, or using the Service, you signify your acceptance of this Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all terms, you must immediately cease using the Service and exit the website. This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.

This Policy applies to all information collected through the Service, including our family of trademarks such as Sol Power Midwest™ Clean Energy Training Programs™, Investment Grade Business Process™, Equity Eligible Contractors Coalition™, and the Sol Power Midwest™ EquiESCO Clean Jobs System™.

2. Information We Collect: A Comprehensive Framework

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.

A. Personal Data: Data that can be used to identify you.

Identity & Contact Data: Name, postal address, email address, telephone number.
Business & Professional Data: Company name, job title, contractor license numbers, business tax ID, proof of insurance, and other credentials required for membership verification.
Account & Profile Data: Username, password, security questions/answers, and details for any Authorized Users you designate.

Financial & Transactional Data: Billing address, payment history, and payment card information. Note: We use third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
Communications Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and feedback.

B. Client Information: As defined in our Terms of Service, this includes all data, content, and materials you or your Authorized Users submit, upload, store, or send to or through the Service. This is your confidential information, and our use is governed by our Terms of Service.

C. Technical & Usage Data: Data collected automatically.

Device & Network Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform.

Usage Data: Information about your use of the Service, including the pages you visit, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and other diagnostic data.

Location Data: General geographic location derived from your IP address.

D. Tracking Technologies & Cookies:

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to monitor Service activity and hold certain information. We classify our cookies as follows:

-Essential: Necessary for the Service to function (e.g., login authentication, security). These cannot be refused.
-Functional: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., language preferences).
-Analytics: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to improve performance.
-Advertising: Used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. We do not permit third-party advertising networks on the Service without your explicit consent where required by law.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling non-essential cookies may limit your use of certain Service features.

3. How We Use Your Information: Lawful Bases for Processing

We will only use your Personal Data when we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law. The primary lawful bases we rely on are: (a) the performance of our contract with you; (b) our legitimate business interests, provided they are not overridden by your rights; (c) your consent; and (d) compliance with a legal obligation.
Specifically, we use your information for the following purposes:

We process your Personal Data to register you as a member, provide the Service, and process your payments. This processing is necessary for the performance of our contract with you. To manage our ongoing relationship, which includes sending you service-related updates and providing customer support, we process your data based on both contractual performance and our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving our service. We also process information based on our legitimate interests to administer and protect our business and the Service, which includes activities such as troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, system maintenance, and ensuring the security of our network and data.

Furthermore, we use fully anonymized and aggregated data for industry analysis and business intelligence, which serves our legitimate interest in improving our services and developing new products. To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our intellectual property, and defend against legal claims, we process data based on our legitimate interests in protecting our business and rights, as well as to comply with our legal obligations. We may identify you or your company as a member for promotional purposes, such as in a member directory, based on our legitimate interest in promoting the coalition and its members; however, this is always subject to your right to opt-out. Finally, we will only send you direct marketing communications where you have provided your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not and will not sell your Personal Data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support, email delivery) under strict data processing agreements.
Professional Advisors: With our lawyers, auditors, and insurers as necessary in the provision of their services to us.

Legal Obligations & Rights: Where required by law, subpoena, or other legal process; to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others; to investigate fraud or security breaches; or to enforce our agreements.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, where your information may be transferred as a business asset. You will be notified via email of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

Aggregated Data: We may share Aggregated Data (which is fully anonymized and cannot be used to identify you) with partners, researchers, or the public for any purpose.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, which may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We will ensure all such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards as required by law, such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK's International Data Transfer Agreement.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States and other jurisdictions as necessary.

6. Data Security: Our Commitment

We implement a robust, multi-layered security framework using administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your information. These include encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, strict access controls, regular security assessments, and secure development practices.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Data Retention: How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, accounting, or legal obligations).

Upon termination of your membership, we will initiate a process to delete or anonymize your Personal Data, typically within 90 days, unless we are legally required to retain it. Client Information may be destroyed or rendered inaccessible as specified in our Terms of Service. Aggregated Data may be retained indefinitely.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your Personal Data, which can be exercised by contacting us at Adminstration@eeccoalition.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month and may need to verify your identity before processing.

-Right of Access & Portability: You can request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format.
-Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
-Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your Personal Data under certain conditions.
-Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we temporarily or permanently stop processing all or some of your Personal Data.
-Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your Personal Data based on our legitimate interests.
-Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
-Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights.
-Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email. You cannot opt-out of service-related communications (e.g., account updates, billing notices).

9. Specific U.S. State Privacy Rights (e.g., CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights, including:

-The right to know what Personal Information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold.
-The right to request deletion of your Personal Information.
-The right to correct inaccurate Personal Information.
-The right to limit the use and disclosure of "sensitive personal information" in certain circumstances.
-The right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of Personal Information.

We do not sell or share your Personal Information for cross-contextual behavioral advertising. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

10. Third-Party Websites

The Service may contain links to other websites (e.g., solmidwest.com, equityeligiblecontractors.com). This Policy applies only to our Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Policy on this page, updating the "Last Updated" date, and, where required by law, sending you a direct notification. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this Policy, please contact us at:
Sol Power Midwest™
Email: Admin@EquityEligibleContractors.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your jurisdiction.