Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/24/2025

Effective Date: November 2025

Website: https://solardirectory.eu


Data Controller: Wizutech OÜ (17329307)

Registered Address: Tornimäe tn 5, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia

Email: support@solardirectory.eu

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SolarDirectory.eu (“we”, “our”, “the Platform”) collects, processes, stores, and protects information in accordance with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679
  • Estonian Personal Data Protection Act (IKS)
  • EU ePrivacy Directive

SolarDirectory.eu is a B2B platform designed exclusively for companies and professionals operating in the solar energy industry.

The Platform is not intended for private individuals or consumer use.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two primary categories of data:

2.1. User-Provided Data (Account & Verification)

When you create an account, claim a company, or subscribe to a plan, you provide:

  • Name (of an authorized representative)
  • Email address (user account)
  • Company email (verified corporate email)
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Company documents (for verification)
  • Billing information (payment provider only)
  • Messages and support requests
  • Plan and subscription activity

These are collected to:

  • Manage your account
  • Process verification
  • Provide paid subscription benefits
  • Ensure platform security

2.2. Publicly Available Business Data

SolarDirectory.eu aggregates public B2B information including:

  • Company name and legal form
  • Address and country
  • Industry and service categories
  • Company website
  • Public corporate email/phone
  • Logo and public brand assets
  • Public LinkedIn company data
  • Trade show or directory listings
  • Public sector records

This data is non-personal business information, protected under GDPR Recital 14, and processed for legitimate business transparency.

3. Data Sources

We obtain business data from:

  1. Official business registries
  2. Company websites
  3. LinkedIn public company pages
  4. Open industry databases
  5. Public trade events and associations
  6. Data provided by verified company representatives

We do not collect:

  • Personal social media data
  • Non-public LinkedIn data
  • Sensitive or private information

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Legal BasisWhy It AppliesLegitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f))To operate a public B2B directory, enhance transparency, and support industry collaborationContract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b))To manage accounts, subscriptions, verification, and platform servicesConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))For analytics cookies or optional marketingLegal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))For accounting, billing, and compliance

SolarDirectory operates strictly as a B2B platform; no consumer data is targeted.

5. How We Use Personal & Business Data

We process data to:

  • Publish company profiles
  • Manage account authentication
  • Enable claim & verification workflow
  • Activate Verified status for paid users
  • Display contact details for verified companies
  • Provide messaging, marketplace, and lead features
  • Improve platform performance
  • Conduct analytics and troubleshoot functionality
  • Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

We never sell user or company data.

6. Verification & Claim Data

When a company is claimed:

  1. The user uploads company documents (e.g., registry extract).
  2. Both authorized person email and company email are verified inside the dashboard.
  3. Verified status becomes active only with a paid subscription.

Verification documents:

  • Are stored securely
  • Are accessed only by authorized staff
  • Are deleted upon account removal

7. Data Retention Periods

Data TypeRetentionPublic B2B dataIndefinitely (industry record)Account dataAs long as the account is activeVerification documentsDeleted after account removalBilling/invoice data7 years (legal requirement)Logs & analytics6–24 months

8. Sharing of Data

We may share limited data with:

8.1. Processors (GDPR-Compliant)

  • Cloud hosting providers (EU-based)
  • CDN/Security (e.g., Cloudflare)
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
  • Analytics tools (Matomo, optional Google Analytics)

8.2. Legal or Regulatory Authorities

Only when legally required.

No data is shared for advertising or resale.

9. International Transfers

All data is hosted and processed within the European Union.

If transfers occur, they follow:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • GDPR-compliant safeguards

10. Your GDPR Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their data
  • Rectify incorrect information
  • Restrict processing under certain conditions
  • Object to processing under legitimate interest
  • Portability of data they provided
  • Withdraw consent for analytics cookies anytime

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Because the directory uses public B2B data, erasure requests may be refused unless:

  • The data is inaccurate
  • The company no longer exists
  • The data was published unlawfully

Verified users may edit or update their profile at any time.

11. Cookie Policy

SolarDirectory uses:

  • Necessary cookies (login, security)
  • Functional cookies (language, preferences)
  • Analytics cookies (only with consent)

Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

12. Data Security

We implement:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure EU-based hosting
  • Access controls
  • Encrypted passwords
  • Regular audits
  • Manual verification process controls

Documents uploaded for verification are stored securely and never shared with third parties outside legal requirements.

13. Children’s Data

The Platform is not intended for anyone under 18.

We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or platform functionality.

The latest version is always available at:

https://solardirectory.eu/privacy-policy

15. Contact for Privacy Matters

For any GDPR questions or requests:

Wizutech OÜ

Tornimäe tn 5, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia

Email: support@solardirectory.eu