GES Privacy Statement

Last updated: August 27, 2026

⚠️ Draft for legal review. This is a starting template, not final legal copy. Have GES's legal/compliance team review before publishing — in particular for California privacy law (CCPA/CPRA) requirements, since this site serves SoCalGas program participants.

Introduction

Global Energy Services, Inc. ("GES," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you use this website and participate in programs administered by GES on behalf of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).

This Privacy Statement applies to information collected through gesusa.org (the "Site") and related program services. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from this Site, including SoCalGas' own website, which has its own privacy policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the Site or participate in a program:

Contact information — name, mailing address, email address, phone number
Account/utility information — SoCalGas account number, service address, utility usage data relevant to program participation
Program application data — eligibility details, project information, photos or documentation submitted as part of a program application
Technical information — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies
Communications — records of your correspondence with us, including customer service inquiries

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and administer your program application or participation
Verify eligibility and coordinate with SoCalGas as required for program delivery
Communicate with you about your application, incentives, rebates, or program status
Improve the Site and our program services
Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, including reporting requirements to SoCalGas
Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our systems

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

SoCalGas, as required for program administration, verification, and regulatory reporting
Service providers and contractors who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., data processing, payment/incentive fulfillment, IT support), under confidentiality obligations
Regulators or government entities, where required by law or program requirements
Successors, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

Know what personal information we have collected about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal information
Opt out of certain uses or disclosures
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to operate, improve, and analyze use of the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, comply with our legal and contractual obligations (including program/audit requirements set by SoCalGas), and resolve disputes.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Global Energy Services, Inc. 23341 Golden Springs Dr, STE 208, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 admin@gesusa.org (909) 860-5300