Alliant Power Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs your use of any Alliant Power website, mobile application, or online service that links to this Policy (collectively, the “Website”), including www.alliantpower.com and parts.alliantpower.com. This Policy outlines how Alliant Power, Inc., and their affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, officers, owners, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collect, use, process, and protect your personal information, as well as under what circumstances we may share it with third parties. It also explains how to contact us regarding privacy practices and your rights concerning your information.
By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy.
Personal Information We May Collect
We collect personal information through various interactions, such as your visits to the Website, communications with us, product orders, or job applications. As permitted by applicable law, we may collect:
- Contact details (e.g., name, postal address, email, mobile or landline phone number);
- Username and password for Website registration;
- Information you provide via the Website’s “Contact” feature or other communications.
For job applicants or employees, we may also collect (as permitted by law):
- Date of birth;
- Gender or gender identity;
- Employment and education history;
- Bank account details;
- Social Security number, national identifier, or other government-issued ID;
- Citizenship and work authorization status;
- Benefits and tax-related information;
- References;
- Other employment-related information you provide.
With your explicit consent, we may collect:
- Health and disability information;
- Drug test and background check results.
Employees may also provide information about others, such as emergency contact details.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information for purposes including (as permitted by law):
- Processing payments and transactions;
- Managing online accounts;
- Responding to your inquiries or notifying you of changes to the Website, Policy, or Terms of Use;
- Enhancing our Website, products, or services;
- Sending promotional materials or product alerts;
- Administering events, promotions, surveys, or market research;
- Assessing job applications;
- Determining your location for employment, marketing, or transaction purposes;
- Preventing fraud or unlawful activity;
- Complying with federal, state, or local employment laws;
- Meeting legal, contractual, or internal policy requirements;
- Other purposes disclosed at the time of collection;
- Legitimate business needs.
Collection is based on legal grounds, such as your consent or compliance with legal obligations. You may object to certain data processing by contacting us (see below), but this may affect your ability to use the Website or receive our products/services.
Automated Data Collection
We may collect “Usage Information” automatically when you visit the Website, including IP address, device identifiers, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, actions taken, and visit dates/times. Methods include:
- Cookies: Data files stored on your device. HTML5 cookies use local storage and don’t require plug-ins. You can disable regular cookies via browser settings, but this may affect Website functionality. HTML5 cookies may not be disabled by standard tools.
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images in Website pages or emails to track visits, navigation, or email opens.
- Embedded Scripts: Code that collects interaction data, active only during your Website visit.
- ETags: Browser cache identifiers for tracking resources. These may work even if cookies are blocked. We obtain consent for automated collection where required by law.
Third-Party Automated Collection
Third-party apps, tools, or plug-ins on our Website may collect Usage Information, governed by their privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices, subject to applicable law.
Use of Usage Information
We use Usage Information to:
- Prevent fraud;
- Enhance Website security;
- Customize user experience;
- Improve content, products, or services;
- Tailor content to user interests and behavior;
- Manage Website operations.
Third-Party Analytics
We may use services like Google Analytics, which employ cookies, web logs, and beacons to analyze Website usage. Collected data (e.g., IP address) may be shared with these providers for evaluation purposes. Opt out of Google Analytics cookies at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Profiling and Interest-Based Advertising
We may collect data on your Website activity to deliver personalized ads and may use third-party ad networks to track your activity across sites displaying our ads. Opt out of interest-based advertising at aboutads.info/choices/. Consent is obtained where required by law.
Processing and Protecting Your Information
We process personal and Usage Information for the purposes above and retain it only as long as necessary. Security measures include:
- Data encryption in transit;
- Robust user authentication;
- Secure network infrastructure;
- Network monitoring.
However, no transmission or storage method is fully secure, and you use the Website at your own risk.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
We share information only as described in this Policy or separate notices. This includes sharing with service providers (who are restricted from unauthorized use), or when required by law, law enforcement, or to prevent harm or fraud. We may transfer information during a business sale or share non-personal Usage Information with third parties.
Your Rights
You may have rights under applicable law. California residents can view our California Privacy Policy here.
Policy Updates
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or law. Updates take effect upon posting, and your continued Website use is subject to the current Policy.
Contact Us
For questions, comments, or to exercise your rights, contact:
Alliant Power
Attn: Chief Information Officer
6167 Pepsi Way
Windsor, WI 53598
