Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for PPL (https://ppl.pics)
Last Updated: June 17, 2025

Hannon Group, Inc., an Alabama corporation doing business as PPL (“PPL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://ppl.pics (the “Website”) or use our services. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at support@ppl.pics.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as:
    • Name, email address, and other contact details when you submit inquiries, sign up for newsletters, or request information.
    • Payment information (e.g., credit card number, billing address) for purchases or services.
  • Sensitive Personally Identifying Information: As defined under Alabama law (Ala. Code § 8-38-2), we do not collect Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account numbers unless necessary for payment processing, and only with your explicit consent.
  • Non-Personal Information: Automatically collected data, including:
    • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent) via cookies, server logs, or analytics tools like Google Analytics.
    • Aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you.
  • Publicly Available Information: Information from public sources, such as government records, if relevant to our services.
  • Exclusions: We do not collect health-related data or information about nonprofit donors, members, or volunteers. We do not operate in regulated sectors such as healthcare or finance.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct Interaction: When you submit forms, make purchases, or contact us via the Website or email.
  • Automated Technologies: Cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) track usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance functionality (e.g., remembering preferences). Our cookies expire at the end of your browsing session and are not stored on our servers.
  • Third Parties: We use third-party service providers, including:
    • Google Analytics (https://policies.google.com/privacy) for usage analytics.
    • Third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for transactions, governed by their privacy policies.

Note: We do not engage in targeted advertising or automated profiling for any users, domestic or foreign.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services, such as processing payments, responding to inquiries, or fulfilling orders.
  • Personalize your Website experience (e.g., remembering preferences).
  • Analyze Website usage via tools like Google Analytics to enhance functionality.
  • Send marketing communications (e.g., newsletters, promotions) with your consent, per the CAN-SPAM Act.
  • Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or responding to lawful requests.
  • Protect against fraud or unauthorized access.

Note: We do not use your information for targeted advertising or automated profiling.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information for commercial marketing without your prior consent, as prohibited by Alabama’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) policies (Web ID: 3, 11). We may share information:

  • With Service Providers: Third parties like Google Analytics or payment processors perform functions like hosting, analytics, or payment processing under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • For Legal Purposes: To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • In Business Transfers: If PPL is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred with notice to you.
  • With Your Consent: For marketing or other purposes when you opt in.

U.S.-Wide Compliance:

  • CCPA (California Residents): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have rights to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose; request deletion; and opt out of data sales (we do not sell data). Contact support@ppl.pics to exercise these rights; we will respond within 45 days.
  • Other State Laws: States like Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA) grant similar rights (access, correction, deletion, opt-out). We extend these rights to all users nationwide.
  • No Targeted Advertising: We do not share data for targeted advertising or profiling, domestic or foreign, ensuring compliance with state laws requiring opt-out options.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, we retain contact information to respond to inquiries and payment information to comply with tax obligations. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize data.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures, including:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit (e.g., payment information).
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel.
  • Secure Storage: Storing data on secure servers with regular security audits.

Sensitive information, such as payment details, is kept confidential per Alabama law (Web ID: 3, 6). However, no system is completely secure, and you provide information at your own risk.

Alabama Data Breach Notification Act Compliance: If a breach involves sensitive personally identifying information, we will notify affected Alabama residents and the Alabama Attorney General within 45 days, unless the breach is unlikely to cause harm (Ala. Code § 8-38-5; Web ID: 5, 21).

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights:

  • Access, Correct, Delete: Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting support@ppl.pics.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications via the “unsubscribe” link in emails or by contacting us, per the CAN-SPAM Act.
  • Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser, though this may limit Website functionality. Opt out of Google Analytics tracking at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Do Not Track: We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no uniform standard.
  • CCPA and Other State Rights: California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah residents (and all users, as we extend these rights nationwide) may request data disclosure, deletion, or opt-out of data sales (not applicable, as we do not sell data).

Alabama Proposed Law (HB 283): If passed by October 1, 2025, this law may grant additional rights (e.g., deletion, opt-out). We will update this policy accordingly (Web ID: 7, 13).

8. Alabama-Specific Privacy Obligations

  • No Comprehensive Privacy Law: Alabama lacks a comprehensive consumer privacy law as of June 17, 2025, but we comply with the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act (Web ID: 5, 21) and OIT standards prohibiting commercial marketing of visitor data without consent (Web ID: 3, 11).
  • Nonprofit Privacy: We do not collect or disclose information about nonprofit donors, members, or volunteers, ensuring compliance with Alabama’s SB 59 (Personal Privacy Protection Act) (Web ID: 7, 12).
  • Accessibility: We comply with Alabama’s Information Technology Standard and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for Website accessibility (Web ID: 3, 19).

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms) not controlled by PPL. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Users

The Website is hosted in the United States, and data is processed in the U.S. We do not transfer personal data outside the U.S. or engage in targeted advertising or profiling for any users, domestic or foreign. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your information is subject to U.S. laws, which differ from other jurisdictions. By using the Website, you consent to this processing.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Website and, if required (e.g., under CCPA or FTC guidelines), via email or pop-up notice. Changes are effective when posted.

FTC Best Practice: We will highlight material changes and obtain consent for new data uses if required (Web ID: 20).

13. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Hannon Group, Inc. d/b/a PPL
2325 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Email: support@ppl.pics

14. Accessibility

We strive to make our Website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, per Alabama’s Information Technology Standard and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Contact support@ppl.pics for accessibility assistance (Web ID: 3, 19).

This policy ensures compliance with:

  • Alabama Laws:
    • Alabama Data Breach Notification Act: Notification within 45 days for breaches involving sensitive data (Web ID: 5, 21).
    • OIT Standards: No commercial marketing without consent, session-only cookies (Web ID: 3, 11).
    • Proposed HB 283: Anticipates potential rights (e.g., deletion, opt-out) if passed by October 1, 2025 (Web ID: 7, 13).
  • Federal Laws:
    • FTC Act: Transparent practices, no deception (Web ID: 20).
    • COPPA: No data collection from users under 16 without consent.
    • CAN-SPAM Act: Opt-out for marketing emails.
  • U.S. State Laws:
    • CalOPPA: Conspicuous policy link, third-party disclosures, “Do Not Track” statement.
    • CCPA: Rights to access, delete, and opt out of data sales (not applicable).
    • Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA): Extended rights to all users for consistency.
  • Accessibility: Alabama IT Standard and Section 508 compliance (Web ID: 3, 19).
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