Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Solar Magazine operates internationally, serving solar energy companies, clean tech innovators, and industry professionals across India and the United Kingdom.

2. What We Collect

• Inquiries and Consultations: When you submit a contact or service request form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, company/organization name, and message content.
• Newsletter & Updates: If you subscribe to our publications or industry updates, we collect your email address and communication preferences.
• Comments & Editorial Submissions: If you comment on articles or submit editorial pieces, we collect your name, email, and supplied feedback.
• Automatic Technical Data: When you browse our website, basic technical diagnostics such as IP address, browser type, and device parameters may be logged strictly for server stability and security.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only for lawful, transparent business purposes:

• To respond promptly to your inquiries, consultations, or marketing service requests.
• To deliver requested newsletters, editorial articles, or case studies.
• To publish community commentary or author accreditations you have authorized.
• To maintain system reliability, troubleshoot technical issues, and protect site security.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights (DPDP Act & UK GDPR)

Depending on your location, you hold statutory rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018:

To exercise any of these rights, please email us directly at solarmagazineindia@outlook.com or solarmagazineuk@outlook.com.

5. Data Storage & Security

We employ standard industry security safeguards, HTTPS encryption in transit, and access restrictions to protect collected information. Data is retained only for the duration needed to fulfill the stated communication or regulatory requirements.

6. Third-Party Links

Our articles, website, and case studies may link to external websites, industry publications, or social channels (such as YouTube and LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or cookie policies of those external entities.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services and website content are intended for commercial entities and individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit data from children under 18.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect service updates or statutory updates. The date at the top of this page indicates when the latest version was published.