Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

California Energy Investment Center (“CEIC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent, lawful, and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website and related digital communications (collectively, the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws and reflects the nature of CEIC’s activities related to EB‑5 immigrant investor projects and investor education.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Website and does not apply to information collected offline or through third‑party websites linked from our Website.

This Website is informational in nature. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, or investment advice.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country of residence or citizenship
  • Investment‑related inquiries
  • Any other information you choose to provide via forms, email, or messaging

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Referring URLs

This information is used for website functionality, security, analytics, and performance optimization.

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Provide educational information about EB‑5 programs and CEIC‑sponsored projects
  • Communicate updates, subject to your preferences
  • Improve Website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, misuse, or security issues

We do not sell personal information.

4. Legal and Regulatory Context (EB‑5)

Information collected through this Website may relate to the EB‑5 Immigrant Investor Program. Approval of any immigration benefit is determined solely by U.S. government authorities. Submission of information through this Website does not guarantee eligibility, approval, or visa issuance.

Any potential investment opportunity referenced on the Website may only be offered pursuant to a written offering memorandum and applicable subscription documentation, in compliance with U.S. securities laws.

5. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enable core site functionality
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Improve content and performance

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may limit certain Website features.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers performing services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, CRM systems)
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful government requests
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of CEIC or others

All third‑party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. International Visitors

The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

10. Accessibility

CEIC believes this Website should be accessible to the widest possible audience, consistent with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are continuously working to improve accessibility and usability.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

California Energy Investment Center (CEIC)
Email: michael.penbera@ceic.us.com

Important Legal Disclosures

  • Approval of visas is at the sole discretion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
  • This Website does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities.
  • Any offering may be made only pursuant to a written offering memorandum and applicable subscription agreements.
  • Securities, if offered, will be offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, applicable state securities laws, and the laws of relevant jurisdictions.