Privacy Policy
Effective: 28 March 2026
Who We Are
RenterSolar.com is an independent solar information and review website focused on helping renters navigate solar rights, incentives, and products across the US and internationally.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected (Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. This collects:
- Pages visited and time spent
- General location (country, city-level)
- Device type, browser, operating system
- Referral source (how you found us)
- Anonymized user ID for returning visitors
We do NOT track: your name, email address (unless you subscribe), IP address (GA4 anonymizes this), or any personally identifiable information through analytics.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter (via Beehiiv), we collect:
- Email address
- Subscription date
- Open and click rates (to improve content)
We never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
Affiliate Links
When you click an affiliate link on our site:
- A cookie is set by the affiliate network (Amazon, Awin, ShareASale, etc.)
- This cookie tracks the referral so we earn a commission if you purchase
- The cookie duration varies by program (7-365 days depending on the retailer)
- We cannot see your purchase details, payment info, or personal data
These cookies are set by third-party affiliate networks, not by RenterSolar. See our disclaimer for more on affiliate links.
Cookies
- Google Analytics: _ga, _gid (analytics, anonymized)
- Affiliate networks: Set by Amazon, Awin, ShareASale when you click affiliate links
- No advertising cookies: We don't run display ads or sell ad space
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This won't break the site but will prevent analytics tracking.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics 4: Web analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Beehiiv: Newsletter platform — Beehiiv Privacy Policy
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate tracking — Amazon Privacy Notice
- Cloudflare: Hosting and CDN — Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default), then auto-deleted
- Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Form submissions: We don't collect form submissions on this site
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime (link in every email)
- Request deletion of your email address — email [email protected]
- Opt out of analytics — use browser extensions or disable cookies
- Opt out of affiliate tracking — clear cookies after visiting affiliate sites
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
This site is served over HTTPS. We don't collect payment information or sensitive personal data. Email addresses are stored securely through Beehiiv's platform.
International Visitors
RenterSolar serves visitors from the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, France, and other countries. If you are in the EU/EEA, UK, or other regions with data protection laws:
- Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify you personally
- You can opt out of all tracking by disabling cookies
- Contact us to exercise GDPR/UK GDPR data rights
Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy at any time. The "Effective" date at the top reflects the most recent version.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email us at [email protected].