Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Orange County Contracting Services Inc. (Orange County Solar)
Effective Date: 01/31/2025
At Orange County Contracting Services Inc. (also referred to as “Orange County Solar,” “OC Solar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile application (“OC Solar App”), or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
a. Personal Information
•Name
•Email address
•Phone number
•Mailing address
•Profile photo (if uploaded via the mobile app)
•Other information you voluntarily provide through forms, inquiries, or service requests
b. Employment and Timekeeping Data (Employees Only)
•Clock in/out timestamps and work hours
•Break and meal period records
•Overtime and double-overtime calculations
•Time adjustment requests and approvals
•Work schedule and appointment information
c. Location Data (Mobile App — Employees Only)
•Precise GPS location when clocking in or out to verify proximity to job sites
•Background location data while clocked in, updated periodically to monitor crew presence
•Location history during active work shifts (retained for up to 24 hours)
•Online, background, and offline presence status
d. Customer Project Data
•Project address and site information
•System specifications and contract details
•Project documents, designs, and permits
•Project status and task completion records
e. Device and Technical Information
•Device type and operating system
•Push notification tokens
•Browser type and version (website)
•IP address
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
•To respond to inquiries or service requests
•To provide you with updates on our services or projects
•To send transactional messages, such as confirmations or receipts
•To verify employee presence at job sites via location data
•To track employee work hours and ensure compliance with California Labor Code requirements, including meal period and overtime regulations
•To send push notifications related to timekeeping warnings, schedule updates, and work-related alerts
•To display crew locations to authorized managers and administrators
•To manage solar installation projects and provide customers with real-time project status
•To improve our website and mobile application
•To comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share your information only in the following situations:
•Service Providers: We use Google Firebase (provided by Google LLC) to store and process data, including authentication credentials, project records, timekeeping data, location information, file storage, and push notifications. We also use Google Maps to display location data within the app.
•Authorized Personnel: Employee location and timekeeping data is accessible to authorized managers and administrators within OC Solar for operational purposes.
•Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
4. Mobile Application
The OC Solar App requests the following device permissions:
•Location (including background location): To verify employee proximity to job sites and track crew presence during active work shifts. Background location is only collected while an employee is clocked in.
•Camera: To take profile photos and capture job site documentation.
•Photo Library: To select existing photos for profile images and job site captures.
•Push Notifications: To deliver timekeeping reminders (meal period, overtime, and end-of-day warnings), schedule updates, and work-related alerts.
You may disable these permissions through your device settings at any time, though doing so may limit app functionality.
5. Mobile Information
If you provide your mobile phone number, it will be used solely for the purposes outlined above (e.g., updates, notifications, or service-related communications).
We do not share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
6. Data Retention
•Timekeeping and payroll records are retained in accordance with California labor law requirements.
•Location history is retained for up to 24 hours per active shift and then cleared.
•Project records are retained for the duration of the project and as required by law.
•You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us (see Section 12).
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
•The right to access and receive a copy of the information we hold about you.
•The right to request corrections or updates to your personal information.
•The right to request the deletion of your information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
•The right to opt out of receiving promotional communications.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at the details provided below.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. The mobile application does not use third-party analytics or advertising trackers.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website and app may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Orange County Contracting Services Inc. (Orange County Solar)
Website: https://ocsolar.com
Email: info@ocsolar.com
Phone: 949-427-8817
Address: 240 Progress, Suite #100, Irvine, CA 92618