Current Energy

Privacy Statement for Current, LP

April 27, 2010

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) contains the policies of Current Energy (“Current Energy”) regarding the collection and use of information relating to this Web site (the “Web Site”) and all applications accessible through this Web Site (the “Applications”), except where noted. References to the “User” mean any person or company that visits or uses the Web Site or the Applications.

By using the Web Site or any Application you represent that (a) you are of sufficient legal age and have authority to use the Web Site and Applications and to bind your company as applicable and (b) you have read this Policy and consent to the use of personal information collected by Current Energy as described in this Policy. Current Energy may make changes to this Policy by posting the revised Policy on this Web Site. Please check periodically to ensure that you have reviewed the most current Policy. Using the Web Site or any Application after any change to the Privacy Policy will be deemed consent to the change.

U.S. - EU Safe Harbor Privacy Statement top

With respect to personal information that Current Energy receives from the European Economic Area, including (without limitation) Switzerland, the company has committed to handling such personal information in accordance with the Safe Harbor Principles. For more information about the Safe Harbor Principles, please visit the U.S. Department of Commerce's Website at .

General Information Collection top

Current Energy may collect, maintain and process information provided by or concerning Users on and through the Web Site and the Applications. Users represent and warrant that all information they provide to Current Energy is accurate, current, non-misleading and relevant for the purpose provided. Users also represent and warrant that they have the authority to provide the information submitted through the Applications, and agree that Current Energy may occasionally verify that authority.

Public Areas of the Web Site top

Users may visit the public areas of the Web site without disclosing any personal information about themselves, other than Current Energy automatic logging of basic usage data as described in Usage Data below.

Contact Information and “Opt-Out” top

Current, LP may use Web Beacons, Web Logs, and other means to collect certain non-personal or aggregate data, such as your domain name and Internet protocol address, Web browser, operating system, pages you visited, how many times you clicked on different links on our Web site, etc. in order to identify popular features on our Web site and for other marketing purposes. We may from time to time use "cookies" on our Web site, which are small text files that are saved on the user's computer and can be used to recognize repeat users, facilitate the user's access to and use of the site, and to track user behavior. You can remove cookies from your computer at any time by following the directions provided in your Internet browser's "help" file.

Registration Information top

To use the Web Site or Applications, Users may be required to register by providing contact information such as user ID, password, name, title, business address, business telephone number, business e-mail address and other contact information (“Registration Information”). Certain portions of the Registration Information may be used for determining qualifications for use of particular Applications. Current Energy may use Registration Information to communicate with Users regarding available transactions, changes in functionality of the Web Site or Applications, billing, help desk and other activities relating to the operation of the Web Site. Current Energy may also use Registration Information to send Users information about products or services available on or through the Web Site and offers made available by Current Energy’ business partners, which information may be sent by Current Energy or the business partner making the offer. Instructions on how to request that Current Energy not send future communications (except for those necessary for the operation of the Web Site) or that Current Energy not share Registration Information with third parties are contained in Opt-Out Choices below.

Transaction Data top

Current Energy may collect and compile information concerning use of the Web Site and Applications, including transactions and other use by Users (“Transaction Data”). Current Energy will use Transaction Data for its intended purpose in Current Energy business with, for or on behalf of the User or the User’s company. Current Energy will not share Transaction Data with any third party, except to the extent reasonably required in Current Energy business with, for or on behalf of the User or the User’s company. Current Energy may aggregate and/or use for its own internal purposes any Transaction Data, and may use or disclose to third parties aggregated Transaction Data not reasonably identifiable to any User or company. Current Energy will use commercially reasonable efforts to guard all Transaction Data against unintentional disclosure.

Usage Data top

Current Energy will collect information about how Users use the Web Site and the Applications. This data may include a User's domain name, language, type of browser and operating system, Internet service provider, Internet protocol (IP) address, the site or reference directing the User to the Web Site, and the amount of time spent on the Web Site or using any Application (collectively, “Usage Data”). Current Energy may monitor and use Usage Data in aggregated form to measure the Web Site's performance and Application activity and improve the Web Site's design and functionality. Current Energy may also use Usage Data for security purposes or to verify transactions or other communications made in the Applications.

By using or providing information to the Web Site and the Applications, Users understand and consent to the collection, processing and use of such information in the United States and other countries and territories, for the purposes set forth in this Policy.

Acceptable Disclosures top

Current Energy may use third parties to provide or perform services and functions on the Web Site and the Applications. For example, Current Energy may use a third-party supplier to provide functionality provided in an Application through a browser re-direction to or framed use of systems operated by that third-party supplier. Current Energy will make information concerning Users and their use of the Web Site and the Applications available to these suppliers, as necessary, to perform these functions. Any access to that information will be limited to the purpose for which the information was provided. The suppliers may be located throughout the world; therefore information relating to Users may be sent worldwide to countries having different privacy protection standards than the User’s country of residence. Current Energy may also make information concerning Users, the Web Site and the Applications, and the uses thereof, available to law enforcement personnel and agencies as required by law. Where permitted by law, Current Energy may also disclose such information to law enforcement personnel and agencies, or use such information as part of legal process, in order to protect its property or in support of an investigation regarding a breach of the terms of use or any unauthorized access to or use of the Web Site or the Applications.

Cookies top

Current Energy may use information stored on a User’s computer or other access device, also called “cookies,” to make sign-in to and transactions and other activities on the Web Site more efficient. These cookies will not contain any identifiable Transaction Data.

Current Energy may provide links to third parties' Web sites or applications (Linked Sites) from the Web Site or any Application. Linked Sites are not necessarily reviewed, controlled or examined by Current Energy. Each Linked Site may have its own terms of use and privacy policy, and Users must be familiar and comply with all such terms and policies when using Linked Sites. Current Energy is not responsible for the policies and practices of any Linked Site, or any additional links contained in them. These links do not imply Current Energy’ endorsement of the Linked Sites or any company or service.

Access and Changes to Personal Information top

A User may request to review, change, or update Registration Information or other information provided on or through the Web Site or the Applications by sending an e-mail to the Current Energy Data Controller.

Opt-Out Choices top

To "opt-out" of (1) receiving communications from Current Energy in connection with the Web Site (except for communications necessary for the operation of the Web Site or the Applications), (2) having contact information disclosed to third parties (except as necessary for Current Energy to operate the Web Site and Applications, or as otherwise permitted under this Policy), or (3) any other consent previously granted for a specific purpose concerning personal or contact information, an e-mail should be sent to: opt-out@currentenergy.com.

Transfer of Information top

In the event of a sale, merger, liquidation, dissolution, or sale or transfer of the substantial assets of Current Energy or any of its business operations, information provided by or collected about Users may be sold, assigned, or transferred to a party acquiring all or substantially all of the equity and/or assets of Current Energy or its business operation so that such party may continue the operation of the Web Site and the Applications. Current Energy may also transfer such information to its subsidiaries and affiliates directly involved in the operation of the Web Site or any Application.

Security top

Current Energy has implemented technology and security policies and procedures intended to reduce the risk of accidental loss or destruction of, or the unauthorized disclosure or access to, such information, reasonably appropriate to the level of the data concerned.

Social Security Number Protection Policy Statement top

Current Energy collects Social Security numbers in the ordinary course of its business, such as from our employees and applicants. We have implemented reasonable technical, physical and administrative safeguards to help protect the Social Security numbers. All Current Energy workers are required to follow these established procedures. In particular:

  • Access to Social Security numbers is limited to those workers and service providers who have a need to access the information to perform tasks for us and our clients.
  • Social Security numbers are only disclosed to third parties in accordance with our established policies. CE only discloses Social Security numbers to (i) those service providers, auditors, advisors, and/or successors in interest who are legally or contractually obligated to protect them or (ii) as required or permitted by law.
Contact; Questions; Comments; Complaints top

If you would like to communicate with Current Energy regarding privacy issues or have questions, comments or complaints about this Policy, the Web Site or any Application, please forward such communication to:

Current, LP
Attn: Privacy/Opt-Out
5440 Harvest Hill Road, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75230