Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2026

Permanent Lighting Experts LLC (“Permanent Lighting Experts,” “PLE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you use the PLE mobile application (“App”) and any related services.

The PLE App is designed to help customers, dealers, installers, technicians, and authorized users manage permanent lighting systems, installations, warranties, scheduling, notifications, and related services.

By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the App, we may collect the following information.

Account Information

When creating or using an account, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • User role (Customer, Dealer, Installer, Administrator, etc.)
  • Dealer affiliation
  • Account preferences

Authentication Information

The App allows users to authenticate using one or more of the following methods:

  • Sign in with Apple
  • Sign in with Google
  • Email authentication (where available)

Depending on the sign-in method you choose, we may receive your name, email address, profile image (if provided), and a unique authentication identifier from the authentication provider.

We never receive your Apple or Google password.


Device Information

To improve performance and security, we may collect:

  • Device model
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • App version
  • Device identifiers
  • IP address
  • Diagnostic information
  • Crash reports
  • Performance analytics

Location Information

The App may request access to your device’s location.

Location information is used for limited purposes, including:

  • Automatically determining your local time zone
  • Displaying appointments and schedules in the correct time zone
  • Supporting certain location-aware features within the App

The App does not continuously track your location.

Location permissions may be enabled or disabled at any time through your device settings.


Photos, Camera, and Files

With your permission, the App may access your device’s:

  • Camera
  • Photo Library
  • Files

These permissions may be used for features including:

  • Installation photos
  • Warranty documentation
  • Before and after photos
  • Job documentation
  • Barcode scanning
  • QR code scanning
  • Profile images
  • Other user-uploaded content

We only access this information when necessary for App functionality.


Push Notifications

If enabled, the App may send notifications regarding:

  • Job updates
  • Appointment reminders
  • Warranty updates
  • Dealer announcements
  • Software updates
  • Account notifications
  • Important service information

Push notifications may be disabled at any time through your device settings.


Payment Information

If purchases or payments are made through the App, payment processing is securely handled by Stripe.

Permanent Lighting Experts LLC does not store your complete credit card or payment information on our servers.

Payment information is governed by Stripe’s own privacy and security policies.


How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate the App
  • Authenticate users
  • Manage accounts
  • Provide customer support
  • Maintain installation records
  • Manage warranty information
  • Improve App performance
  • Provide software updates
  • Send notifications
  • Respond to support requests
  • Detect fraud and unauthorized activity
  • Improve security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with:

  • Authorized Permanent Lighting Experts dealers
  • Authorized installers
  • Service providers assisting in operation of the App
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Payment processors
  • Communication providers
  • Government authorities when legally required

Information is shared only as necessary to provide services or comply with applicable laws.


Third-Party Services

The App uses trusted third-party providers to operate certain features.

These providers have their own privacy policies and terms.

Supabase

Supabase is used for secure authentication, cloud databases, and storage of application data.


Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS provides secure cloud hosting, infrastructure, storage, and related services that support operation of the App.


Stripe

Stripe securely processes payments made through the App.

Permanent Lighting Experts LLC does not receive or store complete payment card information.


Twilio

Twilio is used for:

  • SMS notifications
  • Phone verification
  • Customer communication
  • Account verification

Apple Push Notification Service (APNs)

Apple Push Notification Service delivers notifications to Apple devices.


Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Firebase Cloud Messaging delivers push notifications to Android devices.


Sign in with Apple

Users may choose to authenticate using Apple’s secure Sign in with Apple service.


Google Sign-In

Users may choose to authenticate using Google’s secure authentication services.


User Content

Information you voluntarily upload may include:

  • Installation photos
  • Warranty photos
  • Project documentation
  • Notes
  • Comments
  • Profile images
  • Other files related to your account

You retain ownership of your uploaded content.

By uploading content, you grant Permanent Lighting Experts LLC a limited license to securely store, process, and display that content solely for operating and improving the App and its services.


Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Operate the App
  • Provide requested services
  • Maintain warranty records
  • Fulfill contractual obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Certain records may be retained even after account deletion when required by law or for legitimate business purposes.


Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.

These measures include:

  • Secure encrypted communications
  • Authentication controls
  • Access controls
  • Cloud security best practices
  • Regular software updates

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


Children’s Privacy

The PLE App is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete that information.


Your Privacy Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your account information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Request a copy of your information where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where permitted by law

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.


Data Deletion Requests

If you would like your account or personal information removed, please contact us.

Following verification of your identity, we will delete or anonymize personal information where legally permissible.

Certain records, including warranty documentation, transaction history, fraud prevention records, and legally required business records, may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Account Deletion and Data Retention

You may request deletion of your PLE account at any time.

If the App includes an in-app Delete My Account feature, you may initiate the process by navigating to Settings → Account → Delete My Account.

You may also request account deletion by contacting us at hello@permanentlightingexperts.com.

To help us verify your identity, we may request information such as:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your account
  • Your phone number (if applicable)
  • Your company name (if applicable)

Once your identity has been verified, we will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Information We May Delete

Subject to legal and operational requirements, we may delete or anonymize information associated with your account, including:

  • Account profile information
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Profile photo
  • Login credentials
  • Notification preferences
  • User-uploaded content that is no longer required
  • User preferences
  • Other personal information not required for business or legal purposes

Deleting your account will permanently remove your ability to access the App using that account.

Information We May Retain

Certain information may be retained after account deletion when necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Maintain accounting and tax records
  • Prevent fraud or abuse
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our legal agreements
  • Protect the security and integrity of our systems
  • Preserve warranty records
  • Maintain product registration history
  • Complete ongoing customer service matters
  • Fulfill contractual obligations

Examples of records that may be retained include:

  • Warranty claims
  • Product registration records
  • Transaction history
  • Payment records maintained by our payment processors
  • Security logs
  • Fraud prevention records
  • Audit logs

Where practical, retained records will be minimized or anonymized.

Customer and Warranty Records

Certain information submitted by dealers or installers becomes part of a customer’s permanent installation or warranty history.

Deleting an individual user account does not necessarily remove records that are required to maintain:

  • Product warranties
  • Installation documentation
  • Product ownership history
  • Customer service records

When appropriate, personal identifiers associated with deleted accounts will be removed or anonymized.

Third-Party Services

Some information processed by trusted third-party providers may remain subject to their own legal or operational retention requirements.

These providers include, but are not limited to:

  • Supabase
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Stripe
  • Twilio
  • Apple
  • Google

Deletion requests submitted to Permanent Lighting Experts LLC apply to information under our control and may not automatically remove information retained independently by third-party providers in accordance with their own legal obligations and privacy policies.

Questions About Account Deletion

If you have questions regarding account deletion or your personal information, please contact us at hello@permanentlightingexperts.com.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When material changes are made, the updated version will be posted on our website with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.


Contact Us

Permanent Lighting Experts LLC

Email: hello@permanentlightingexperts.com

Website: https://permanentlightingexperts.com

 

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the information above.