Privacy Policy
QuiqNest, Inc.

Effective Date: February 14, 2025

QuiqNest, Inc. (“QuiqNest,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.QuiqNest.com (the “Website”). QuiqNest operates exclusively within the United States and provides a web-based real estate and solar integration platform, including Solar-Ready Homes™, Clear-Title Solar™, BrightNest Mortgage™, and the Nestability™ calculator and analysis tools.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Property address
• Financing or mortgage-related information (if voluntarily submitted)
• Utility bills and energy usage documentation
• Information entered into the Nestability™ calculator
• Communications sent to us

B. Utility and Energy Usage Information

If you request a Solar-Ready Home™ assessment, Solar-Ready Homes Plus™ report, Clear-Title Solar™ review, Custom Energy Savings Report, Nestability™ analysis, or BrightNest Mortgage™ evaluation, you may voluntarily upload utility bills or energy documentation.

This may include:

• Electric bills
• Monthly kWh usage
• Service address
• Billing history
• Account numbers visible on submitted documents

Utility bill data is treated as sensitive financial information and is used solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

C. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website interaction data
• Cookies and analytics information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Generate Solar-Ready and energy feasibility assessments
• Prepare Custom Energy Savings Reports
• Perform Nestability™ mortgage and energy impact calculations
• Evaluate mortgage-integrated solar eligibility
• Connect you with licensed mortgage lenders if requested
• Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
• Send requested communications
• Improve our Website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.
We do not sell utility bill data.
We do not sell information entered into the Nestability™ calculator.

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3. Confidentiality of Solar Reports, Nestability™ Results, and Utility Data

Solar-Ready reports, Clear-Title Solar™ assessments, Nestability™ results, and related energy analyses are confidential and prepared specifically for the requesting user.

We do not:

• Publicly disclose individual energy usage data
• Sell or license your utility bill information
• Sell or distribute Nestability™ calculation inputs or outputs
• Share your assessment data without authorization

Realtors may be notified that a report has been requested for a listing; however, underlying utility documents, Nestability™ inputs, and financial analysis remain confidential unless you explicitly authorize disclosure.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

A. Licensed Mortgage Lenders
If you request mortgage prequalification or financing assistance, we may share relevant information, including Nestability™ results when appropriate, with licensed lenders strictly for that purpose.

B. Service Providers
We use third-party vendors for secure hosting, document processing, SMS delivery, analytics, and communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only to perform services on our behalf.

C. Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or regulatory authority.

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5. SMS and Communication Consent

By submitting your phone number through our Website, including requesting a Solar-Ready report, Nestability™ calculation, real estate listing information, homebuyer resources, or appointment scheduling, you consent to receive SMS messages from QuiqNest, Inc.

SMS communications may include:

• Real estate listings
• Solar-Ready Home™ assessments
• Nestability™ updates
• Energy savings reports
• Mortgage-integrated solar information
• Appointment updates

Message and data rates may apply.
Messaging frequency may vary.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Reply HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of purchase.

We maintain records of SMS consent in compliance with applicable U.S. laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services
• Complete assessments and Nestability™ analyses
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal requirements

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting privacy@QuiqNest.com, subject to legal retention obligations.

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7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we collect
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

QuiqNest does not sell personal information as defined under California law.

To exercise your rights, contact privacy@QuiqNest.com.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

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8. Florida Digital Bill of Rights

Florida residents have the right to:

• Access their personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data
• Opt out of targeted advertising
• Opt out of data sales

QuiqNest does not sell personal data.

Requests may be submitted to privacy@QuiqNest.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve Website functionality and analyze traffic.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though certain features may not function properly.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure document storage
• Restricted access controls
• Vendor confidentiality agreements

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

12. U.S. Operations

QuiqNest operates exclusively in the United States. All data is processed and stored within the United States.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of changes.

14. Contact Information

QuiqNest, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer
290 NW 165th Street
Miami, FL 33169

Email: privacy@QuiqNest.com