Privacy Policy

Welcome to Energy Essence (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website EnergyEssence.blog.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our website.

Personal Information You Provide:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us
• Communication Data: Your messages, feedback, and correspondence with us
• Survey Responses: Information you provide when participating in surveys or questionnaires

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other usage statistics
• Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To deliver the content, products, and services you request
• Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant content recommendations
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve our content and services
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Affiliate Marketing: To track affiliate referrals and commissions through the Amazon Associates Program

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track affiliate referrals (Amazon Associates)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

Energy Essence is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We use cookies and tracking technologies provided by Amazon to track referrals and attribute purchases to our site.

We use various third-party services that may collect, monitor, and analyze visitor data:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Amazon Associates: For affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
• Email Service Providers: For managing newsletter subscriptions and communications
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery and improved performance

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and website improvement
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

Your GDPR Rights Include:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if needed.

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

Cookie Control: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Do Not Track: Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we limit tracking to the purposes described in this policy.

California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

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 this page
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.