Introduction

BGE, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of our website and our application, SPYGLASS™, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through them (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

  • Information you provide to us when you register for an account, such as your name, email address, and password.
  • Information you provide to us when you use the Services, such as your preferences, feedback, and usage data.
  • Information we obtain from third-party sources, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.

We use the information we collect for various purposes, such as to:

  • Provide and improve the Services and their features, functionality, and performance.
  • Communicate with you about the Services, such as to send you updates, notifications, newsletters, and promotions.
  • Analyze and measure the usage, performance, and effectiveness of the Services and our marketing activities.
  • Personalize and enhance your experience on the Services, such as to show you relevant content, ads, and offers.
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Services and our systems, and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
  • Comply with our legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights and interests.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy or with your consent. We may share your information with:

  • Our affiliates and subsidiaries, who may use it for the same purposes as we do.
  • Our service providers, contractors, and agents, who perform services on our behalf and need access to your information to carry out their work.
  • Our business partners, advertisers, and sponsors, who may use it to provide you with information, offers, and promotions that may be of interest to you.
  • Other parties, when required by law or as necessary to protect our rights and interests, such as to respond to legal process, court orders, subpoenas, or requests from government authorities.
  • Other parties, with your consent or at your direction, such as when you choose to share your information with social media platforms or other third-party websites or applications.

How We Protect Your Information

We take commercially reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. If you have any questions about the security of your information, please contact us at marketing@bgeinc.com.

How We Retain Your Information

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with the Services, or as required by law, regulation, or our internal policies. We may retain your information for longer periods if we have a legitimate interest in doing so, such as to resolve disputes, enforce our terms of service, or protect our rights and interests. When we no longer need your information, we will delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible, we will securely store your information and isolate it from any further use.

How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our service providers, business partners, advertisers, and sponsors may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and other similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and to provide you with customized content, ads, and offers. These technologies allow us to recognize your device, store your preferences, track your interactions, and enhance your experience on the Services. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but if you disable cookies, you may limit your ability to use some features of the Services.

How We Respect Your Choices

You have certain choices and rights regarding your information, such as to:

  • Access, update, or correct your information by logging into your account or contacting us at marketing@bgeinc.com.
  • Opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails or contacting us at marketing@bgeinc.com.

Please note that some of these choices and rights may be subject to certain limitations or exceptions under applicable laws. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our legal obligations. We may ask you to verify your identity before we process your requests.

How We Handle Children’s Information

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us at marketing@bgeinc.com.

How We Update This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other purposes. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and indicating the date of revision. Your continued use of the Services after we post the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and share your information.

How We Contact You and How You Can Contact Us

We may contact you by email or other means to provide you with information about the Services or for other purposes as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not want to receive emails from us, you can opt out by following the instructions in those emails or contacting us at marketing@bgeinc.com.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

BGE, Inc.
10777 Westheimer Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042
Phone: (281) 558-8700
Email: marketing@bgeinc.com

 

Last updated: 04/23/2024