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Bridgers Renewables Opt-In Policy

At Bridgers Renewables, we are committed to sustainable energy solutions and fostering strong, transparent relationships with our community, clients, and partners. This Opt-In Policy outlines our commitment to obtaining your explicit consent before collecting, using, or sharing your personal information for specific purposes, particularly for marketing, communications, and certain data processing activities.

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Bridgers Renewables respects your privacy and is dedicated to protecting your personal data. We believe in providing you with clear choices and control over the information you share with us. This policy ensures that we only engage in activities requiring your personal data with your informed and unambiguous consent.

2. What is “Opt-In”?

“Opt-in” means you are actively and explicitly giving us permission to collect, use, or process your personal information for a stated purpose. We will never assume your consent. You must take a clear, affirmative action to indicate your agreement.

3. When We Will Ask for Your Opt-In Consent

We will always seek your explicit opt-in consent for the following activities (but not limited to):

• Marketing Communications:
  • Sending you newsletters, updates, promotional offers, and information about our products, services, and renewable energy initiatives.
  • Inviting you to webinars, events, or workshops.
  • Providing you with personalized content or recommendations based on your expressed interests.
• Data Sharing with Third Parties (where applicable and with your knowledge):
  • Sharing your information with trusted partners or service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., installers, maintenance teams, financial partners), but only when necessary and with your specific consent for that purpose.
  • Collaborating with research institutions or industry bodies for studies related to renewable energy, where anonymized or aggregated data might be used, but direct personal identification would require your separate consent.
• Specific Data Processing Activities:
  • Collecting sensitive personal data (as defined by relevant data protection laws) for particular services, where this is strictly necessary and you have been informed of the purpose.
  • Any new use of your personal data that was not originally disclosed to you at the time of collection.

4. How We Obtain Your Opt-In Consent

We employ clear and straightforward methods to obtain your consent, ensuring it is:

• Freely Given: Your decision to opt-in must be voluntary and without coercion.
• Specific: We will clearly state what you are opting into (e.g., “Yes, I would like to receive the Bridgers Renewables monthly newsletter”).
• Informed: We will provide you with sufficient information about the purpose of data collection and how your data will be used.
• Unambiguous: We will use clear, affirmative actions, such as:
  • Tick boxes: Pre-checked boxes are NEVER used. You must actively click a box to opt-in.
  • Clickable buttons: Clearly labeled buttons (e.g., “Subscribe,” “Yes, I agree”) for specific actions.
  • Verbal confirmation: Where appropriate, we may ask for verbal confirmation, which will be recorded for documentation purposes.
  • Double Opt-In (Recommended for email subscriptions): After you opt-in on our website or through a form, we may send a confirmation email to verify your subscription. You will need to click a link in this email to fully activate your subscription.

5. Your Right to Withdraw Consent (Opt-Out)

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, for any reason. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

• How to Opt-Out:
  • Email Communications: All our marketing emails will include a clear and accessible “unsubscribe” link. Clicking this link will immediately remove you from that specific mailing list.
  • Website/Portal: If you have an account with Bridgers Renewables, you may be able to manage your communication preferences directly within your profile settings.
  • Direct Request: You can contact our Data Protection Officer or our customer service team directly to request the withdrawal of your consent via email at [Insert DPO Email Address] or by calling [Insert Phone Number]. Please allow a reasonable period for your request to be processed.

6. Data Security and Retention

Once you opt-in, your data will be handled with the utmost care and security. We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. Changes to This Opt-In Policy

Bridgers Renewables reserves the right to update or modify this Opt-In Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. Your continued engagement with us after such modifications will be subject to the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Opt-In Policy or our data privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer Bridgers Renewables [Insert DPO Email Address] [Insert DPO Phone Number] [Insert Company Address]

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

Implementation Notes for Bridgers Renewables:

• Legal Review: It is crucial to have this policy reviewed by a legal professional to ensure full compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in the Philippines (e.g., Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR) and any international regulations that might apply depending on your clientele.
• Website Integration: Ensure this policy is easily accessible on your website, ideally linked from the footer and all forms where personal data is collected.
• Training: Train your staff on the importance of this policy and how to properly obtain and manage consent.
• Record Keeping: Maintain clear records of consent (what was consented to, when, and by what method) to demonstrate compliance.
• Privacy Policy Link: This Opt-In Policy should be clearly linked to your main Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about all aspects of your data processing activities.