Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to SolarKiit ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit solarkiit.com or use any of our tools and services.

By accessing or using SolarKiit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the website.

Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact form submissions: full name, email address, optional phone number, and message content.
• Newsletter sign-ups: email address only.
• Comments (if enabled): display name, email address, and comment text.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage analytics: pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, referring URL, browser type, device type, and operating system — collected via Google Analytics.
• IP address: logged by our hosting server for security and abuse prevention purposes.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: see Section 7 for details.

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect payment card numbers or financial information.
• We do not collect government-issued ID numbers.
• Our calculators process all inputs locally in your browser — no calculation data is sent to our servers.

How We Collect Data

• Directly from you when you fill out our contact form or subscribe to the newsletter.
• Automatically via cookies and analytics scripts when you browse the site.
• From third parties such as Google Analytics, which collects behavioral data on our behalf.

How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your messages and provide support via our contact form.
• To send newsletters if you subscribed — you can unsubscribe at any time.
• To analyze site performance and improve content, navigation, and calculator accuracy.
• To display contextual advertising via Google AdSense (if active).
• To prevent spam and abuse using server-side IP logging and CAPTCHA tools.
• To comply with legal obligations if required by law or regulatory authority.

Third-Party Services

SolarKiit uses the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy and may collect data independently when you use our site:

Affiliate Disclosure

SolarKiit is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate advertising programs. These programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to products.

When you click an affiliate link on SolarKiit and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you. This commission helps us keep all tools and content free.

Cookies

SolarKiit uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. The main categories are:

For full details on managing cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months, then permanently deleted.
• Newsletter email addresses: retained until you unsubscribe, then removed within 30 days.
• Google Analytics data: retained for 26 months per Google's default policy.
• Server logs (IP addresses): retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
• Regular security audits and WordPress core/plugin updates.
• Access controls limiting who can view submitted form data.
• Trusted hosting infrastructure with server-side firewalls.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@solarkiit.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

SolarKiit is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately at contact@solarkiit.com and we will delete it promptly.

International Users

SolarKiit is operated from Morocco. If you are accessing our site from the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in Morocco or by third-party services (e.g., Google) operating in other countries.

For EU/EEA users, we comply with applicable provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the extent required by law.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of SolarKiit after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: contact@solarkiit.com
• Contact form: solarkiit.com/contact
• Response time: Within 30 days of receiving your request.