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Privacy Policy for GridWise Ohio

Last Updated: January 26, 2025

Overview

GridWise Ohio (“the App”) is a free residential electric and natural gas rate comparison tool for Ohio residents. The App helps homeowners and renters compare supplier rates for their home utility service. This App is intended for residential customers only and is not for commercial or industrial use. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

The App does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use it.

Information Collected Automatically

The App itself does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your device.

Third-Party Advertising

The App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. Google may collect and use data to provide personalized advertising. This may include:

For more information about Google’s data practices, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

How We Use Information

The App displays energy rate information sourced from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). This data is fetched from our servers and displayed to help you compare rates. No personal information is required or collected for this functionality.

Phone Calls

The App provides the option to call energy suppliers directly. When you tap a “Call” button, your device’s phone application is opened with the supplier’s number. The App does not access your call history or phone contacts.

Data Storage

The App does not store any personal data on your device or our servers. Rate comparison data is cached temporarily on your device for performance purposes only.

Children’s Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy.