Thank you for visiting
Sempra Energy's Web site. We are committed to protecting the reasonable
expectations of privacy of the visitors to our Web site.
Traffic Data
To improve the usefulness of our Web site for our visitors, we automatically
collect and maintain statistical information from our Web site's data
logs that concern network traffic flow and volume, and visitor technology-system capability ("Traffic Data").
Traffic Data consists of information such as:
- name of the domain, or URL, from which the visitor accesses the Internet
(e.g., "a company.com", "a school.edu" or "an
agency.gov");
- Internet Protocol Number;
- type of Web browser used;
- date and time this Web site is visited; and
- visitor screen resolution, operating system, language, connection speeds, search engines and geographic location.
Traffic Data does not identify individual visitors.
Traffic Data is, however, helpful in permitting
us to improve our Web site and to maintain its
accessibility.
General visitors
For general visitors, not using applications requiring an authenticated log-in, Sempra Energy may use "cookies"
for gathering Traffic Data. Cookies are a file placed on a visitor's hard drive that allow the Web
site to monitor the individual's use of the site. No attempts are made
to identify individual users unless actions are taken to identify yourself
by an "opt in," for example:
- individual services are requested,
- application is made regarding possible employment,
- inclusion on a Sempra Energy mailing list is requested,
- illegal behavior or unauthorized activities are suspected, or
- user identification is required under law.
Sempra Energy will not disclose the information you give us with any third
party except to the extent such third party requires such information to perform services for Sempra Energy related to Sempra Energy's own business purposes, unless required by law, or when necessary to protect the Web site
or Sempra Energy. We will not collect or sell your information for commercial
purposes with third parties.
Customers
You may choose to not provide any personal information to Sempra Energy—and
you will still be able to access most of the portions of the Web site.
Personal information may, however, be required to use this Web site for:
- Visitors seeking to obtain any of the services offered by Sempra Energy
on this Web site. In such event, specified information will be required
to access and utilize information on this Web site regarding such services.
This information may include your completing certain online registration
forms, confirmation of enrollment by clicking on "acceptance buttons"
and/or use of passwords, cookies or other methods to confirm your identity.
Online service commitments may also require follow-up contacts (such
as telephone "call backs") and responses regarding the services
to be utilized, including billings and payments.
- Requesting to be included on mailing lists of Sempra Energy, as may
be described in more detail on this Web site from time to time.
- Contacts regarding possible employment.
Although Sempra Energy will take all commercially
reasonable steps to prevent third parties from
acquiring information becoming available to
Sempra Energy in connection with this Web site,
including encrypting sensitive information submitted
and providing other security, an unlawful interception
by a third party might be possible, and Sempra
Energy does not represent that such unlawful
activities would be impossible. Sempra Energy
is not responsible for any such unlawful activities,
or in the event that any password provided to
a user is obtained by a third party in connection
with this Web site. In the event a user believes
any password has been obtained without permission
by third parties, or if the visitor has other
privacy concerns, they should contact Sempra
Energy immediately so the password can be changed,
or other steps taken as appropriate. This notification
should be made to it to our Webmaster, David
Lawrence at: DLawrence@Sempra.com.
Monitoring
activities
Sempra Energy monitors network traffic continuously
to identify unauthorized attempts to upload
or change information, or otherwise cause damage
to the Web site or to Sempra Energy. Monitoring
also occurs to prevent any activity that is
illegal, or which may subject Sempra Energy
to legal liability or damage. Sempra Energy
is committed to maintain the Web site's security
and its ongoing compliance with law so that
this service will remain available to all visitors.
Links
This Web site may provide from time to time
"links" to various governmental, industry
association and other third-party Web sites
or materials. These links are provided for information
purposes only. Sempra Energy does not endorse
any advice, goods or services offered by third
parties. To the extent the third-party materials
contain assertions of fact, recommendations
or any other interpretations or advice, the
third party is solely responsible for the content
of the third-party site, and Sempra Energy makes
no representation as to the accuracy, completeness
or fitness for any purpose or use thereof. Further,
Sempra Energy has not verified the privacy policies
applicable to third-party Web sites or hosted
materials, or determined what actions such parties
will take regarding the privacy of visitors.
In no event shall Sempra Energy be responsible
for any third-party content, policies or actions.
Revisions to Privacy Policy (last updated November 7, 2006)
Sempra Energy reserves the right, at any
time, and without notice, to add to, change,
modify or update this Privacy Policy by posting
a revised policy on this Web site. Any revised
Privacy Policy shall be effective immediately
on posting. However, any time this policy is
updated, the date of the modification will be
posted.
Questions or comments
If you have any questions or comments regarding
(a) our Web site Privacy Policy, or (b) any
other questions about this Web site, Sempra
Energy or its services, please contact Sempra
Energy by e-mail at Webmail@sempra.com, by phone
at (877) 736-7721, or by regular mail at 101
Ash St., San Diego, CA 92101-3017.
Please note, however, that information regarding
these contacts or correspondence with Sempra
Energy may be retained in a file that is specific
to you.