# Privacy Policy
**Effective Date: November 10, 2025**
## Introduction
The Off-Grid Database (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates theoffgriddatabase.com and app.theoffgriddatabase.com.
## Information We Collect
– IP address, browser type, device information
– ZIP codes entered for searches (cached 7 days, not stored permanently)
– Cookies for analytics and advertising
## How We Use Information
– To provide our location search and solar calculator services
– To improve user experience
– To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
## Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense for advertising. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits. You can opt out at [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads).
## Cookies
We use cookies for:
– Website functionality
– Analytics
– Advertising (Google AdSense)
## Data Storage
– Search queries cached for 7 days
– No personal information stored long-term
– Servers located in United States
## Your Rights
– Disable cookies in browser settings
– Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings
– Request data deletion: privacy@theoffgriddatabase.com
## Contact Us
Email: privacy@theoffgriddatabase.com
## Changes
This policy may be updated. Last updated date shown at top.
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