Effective: February 2, 2021

The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is owned and operated by Arizona Public Service Company (“APS,” “we,” or “us”).  We have created this privacy policy to communicate our practices regarding the use of the information gathered on paloverde.com ("Site"), and the measures we take to protect the privacy of the information. Your continued use of this Site means you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy ("Policy"). This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflicts of laws rules. 

This Policy does not apply to information that we collect on any of our other websites or about our residential energy customers. For information about our privacy practices with respect to those websites, please visit the applicable website privacy policy. If you are a California resident and have shared personal information with APS, please see the APS California Privacy Notice for information about how your personal information may be collected and used.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

‍In short: We collect any information that you provide to us on the Site. Also, some information, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics, is collected automatically when you visit our Site. 

‍We collect information you choose to provide to us through the Site, such as your name, email address and/or phone number if you seek to communicate with us via email or phone.

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Site through cookies and similar technologies. A cookie is a small data file that is written to your device’s hard drive when you visit a website. We use "cookies" on some of the pages on this Site.  You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, but you may not be able to use certain features on our Site or may be required to re-enter information more frequently during your session. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information), but may include device and usage information, such as you IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Site, and other technical information.

The information we automatically collect is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Site, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes, and may include:

• Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Site and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include information about your activity on the Site (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches and other actions you take such as which features you use) and device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called “crash dumps”)).
• Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Site. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model Internet service provider, and/or mobile carrier, operating system and system configuration information.
• Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Site. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data from your mobile device that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your location setting on your mobile device. Note, however, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
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2. How Do We Use Your Information?
   

In short: We process your information for legitimate business purposes, for compliance with our legal obligations or other legal purposes, and/or with your consent.

We use the information we collect to assist us in providing you with information, to perform analytics and evaluate the effectiveness of our Site, to maintain and improve the Site, to communicate with you about the Site or our products and services, or for other legitimate business purposes.

We may also use the information we collect to comply with applicable laws and any corporate reporting obligations, prevent fraud or other illegal activities, enforce the Site’s Terms of Use or other agreements we have with you, or to otherwise defend our rights or the rights of others. 

If there is an unanticipated use for the collected information not previously disclosed in this Policy, we will post the Policy changes on this Site to keep you notified. If you are concerned about how your information is used, it is a good idea to periodically check this Policy.

3. Will Your Information Be Shared with Anyone?
   

In short: We only share information to communicate with you to comply with laws or for other legal purposes, to protect your rights or the rights of others, to fulfill business obligations, or with your consent.

We may share your information with our service providers or other business partners in order to communicate with you or respond to your inquiries. We may also share information if we reasonably believe such action is necessary: (i) to comply with the law or legal process; (ii) to enforce the Site’s Terms of Use or other agreements we have with you; (iii) to protect the personal safety or property of APS, our customers, or the public; (iv) to protect or defend our rights or property; (v) to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of this Site; (vi) for other legitimate business purposes, such as to support auditing, compliance, reporting, and corporate governance functions; (vii) or with your consent.

We may also share information with a parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under common control with us or in connection with a merger, acquisition, consolidation, change of control, or sale of all or a portion of our assets or business, or if we undergo bankruptcy or liquidation.

We may on occasion use and share deidentified or aggregated information for demographics, statistics, or comparisons.

4. How Do Third Parties Collect Information on the Site?
   

Some content or applications on the Sites may be provided by third parties, including advertising companies, ad networks and servers, analytics companies, and application providers. These third parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information, potentially including personal information, about your activities over time and across different websites when you use our Sites. Those third parties may provide APS with data collection, reporting, ad response measurement, analytical information, and assist with delivery of relevant marketing messages and advertisements. The tracking technologies may also allow the third parties to deliver targeted advertisements of our products and services on other websites or on social media networks and gauge their effectiveness.

APS does not control these third-party technologies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. If you have any questions about the privacy practices of any such third party, you should contact the responsible provider directly.

5. What Are the Privacy Policies for Third Party Sites You Access from this Site?
   

This Site contains links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by us ("Third Party Sites"). Use of any information you provide to or on these Third Party Sites is governed by the privacy policy of the operator of those websites. Therefore, we encourage you to review that Third Party Site's privacy policy and terms of use whenever you visit such websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of Third Party Sites.

6. How Do We Protect Children Using the Internet?
   

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we determine that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us in violation of this Policy, we will delete that information as soon as practical. If you become aware that such information has been provided to us by a child under 13, please use the contact information below to submit a request to delete the information.

7. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
   

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

We strive to make this is a secure Site by implementing an information security program that contains administrative, technical, and physical controls. But, information transmitted via e-mail is not secure or encrypted. Also, it may be possible for an unauthorized person to gain access to your information notwithstanding our use of security measures. Therefore, please note that you enter information in this Site and communicate via e-mail at your own risk.

We accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of e-mail or their attachments, or for any viruses or errors or delays in the contents that result from e-mail transmissions.

8. Do We Make Updates to this Policy?
   

In short: Yes, we will update this Policy as necessary to reflect our current privacy practices and stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this Policy from time to time and encourages you to periodically review this Policy for any such changes. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “effective” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. By your continued use of this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the current Policy posted on the Site at the time of your visit.

9. How Can You Contact Us about this Policy?
   

If you have any questions, comments or believe this Site is not following this Policy, please contact us at:

400 North Fifth Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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aps@aps.com

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