Data Source Disclosure

Last updated: 11/24/2025

Effective Date: November 2025

Website: https://solardirectory.eu


Data Controller: Wizutech OÜ (17329307)

Address: Tornimäe tn 5, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia

Email: support@solardirectory.eu

1. Purpose of This Statement

This statement explains how SolarDirectory.eu collects, processes, and publishes business-related data, particularly data not obtained directly from the data subject.

It satisfies transparency requirements under:

  • GDPR Article 14 (data obtained from third-party sources)
  • GDPR Recital 14 (business data vs. personal data distinction)
  • EU eCommerce Directive
  • Estonian Data Protection Law

SolarDirectory.eu operates strictly as a B2B industry directory, not a consumer platform.

2. Nature of the Data We Process

The Platform processes non-personal business information, which may include:

  • Company name, legal form
  • Industry category and services
  • Business address and country
  • Corporate website
  • Public or role-based corporate email (e.g., info@, sales@, projects@)
  • Corporate phone numbers
  • Publicly available company descriptions
  • Public LinkedIn business profile elements
  • Company logo and brand visuals published publicly

Personal data is not targeted.

If an individual’s name appears, it is only in professional capacity (B2B role), which is treated differently under GDPR and may still fall under legitimate interest.

3. Data Categories by Verification Level

3.1. Unverified Company Profiles

These include companies automatically added by SolarDirectory.eu using public commercial sources.

Characteristics:

  • Data is sourced from publicly available records.
  • Contact details may be hidden until verification.
  • No direct authorization from the company is required to display public B2B data.
  • Users can request corrections, but removal is not guaranteed, as the data originates from public records.

3.2. Verified Company Profiles

These profiles are:

  • Claimed through the user dashboard
  • Verified using uploaded corporate documents
  • Validated via company email and authorized representative email
  • Activated with a paid subscription plan

Verified companies have full control over:

  • Company description
  • Contact details
  • Logo and media
  • Marketplace postings
  • Messaging and visibility settings

4. Data Sources

SolarDirectory.eu aggregates data exclusively from legitimate, publicly accessible sources, including:

  1. National Business Registries & Official Records
  2. (e.g., Estonia e-Business Register, EU company databases)
  3. Official Company Websites
  • About / Contact pages
  • Service lists
  • Public documentation
  1. LinkedIn Company Pages
  • Only public sections
  • No scraping behind authentication
  • No personal or private member data accessed
  1. Industry Publications & Directories
  • Solar associations
  • Trade events
  • Supplier lists
  • EPC directories
  • Public databases
  1. Press Releases & Public Announcements

SolarDirectory never collects:

  • Non-public LinkedIn data
  • Social media private profile data
  • Personal emails not published for business use
  • Sensitive personal data

5. Legal Basis for Processing

5.1. Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

The Platform processes publicly available B2B data for legitimate purposes including:

  • Industry transparency
  • Vendor discovery
  • Market research
  • Cross-border business collaboration
  • Supplier identification

This processing does not override the privacy rights of individuals because:

  • Data is business-focused
  • Users are companies or professional representatives
  • Only public professional data is shown
  • Contact details are concealed unless verified

5.2. Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b))

For verified companies:

  • Document upload
  • Email verification
  • Profile management
  • are processed to fulfill the contract.

5.3. Consent (Article 6(1)(a))

Only applies to:

  • Optional newsletters
  • Analytics cookies

6. How the Data Is Used

SolarDirectory.eu uses public B2B data to:

  • Build structured company profiles
  • Enable EPCs, manufacturers, distributors, installers, and investors to find one another
  • Provide location-based search and filtering
  • Support project matchmaking in the solar industry
  • Classify companies by service category (EPC, manufacturer, distributor, etc.)
  • Improve data accuracy and visibility
  • Enhance European solar ecosystem transparency

Verified users additionally gain access to:

  • Public visibility of contact info
  • Verified badge
  • Marketplace posting
  • Messaging system
  • Analytics tools

7. Accuracy, Corrections, and Removal

7.1. Correction Requests

If you represent a company and find outdated or inaccurate information, you may request corrections at:

support@solardirectory.eu

Requests must include proof of authority (company email or document).

7.2. Removal Requests

Since unverified company listings originate from public commercial sources, removal is typically not granted unless:

  • The company has legally ceased operations
  • The public record is incorrect
  • The data was unlawfully published by the source

Verified company owners, however, may deactivate or update their profile content anytime through the dashboard.

8. Verification & Claim Process

To claim and verify your company:

  1. Register on SolarDirectory.eu
  2. Open the Claim Company section
  3. Upload required documents (e.g., registry extract, authorization letter)
  4. Verify corporate & representative emails
  5. Activate a paid subscription plan to receive a Verified badge

Without a paid plan, verification cannot be activated.

9. Data Hosting & Retention

  • All data is stored on secure servers in the European Union
  • Public business data: retained indefinitely (industry reference purpose)
  • Verification uploads: retained as long as required for account validity
  • Logs & analytics: retained according to compliance rules (6–24 months)

10. Security Measures

Wizutech OÜ employs:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • EU-based secure hosting
  • Access control and logging
  • Document moderation
  • Regular audits
  • Automated and manual verification checks

11. Contact for Requests or Complaints

Wizutech OÜ

Tornimäe tn 5, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia

Email: support@solardirectory.eu

Supervisory Authority:

Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon)

Website: https://www.aki.ee/en