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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 21, 2026 

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Federated Lighting (“Federated Lighting,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website (the “Site”). 

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This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and share that information, and the choices available to you. 

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1. Information We Collect 

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We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you: 

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  • Submit a contact form 

  • Contact us regarding a product, project, or service 

  • Request information or assistance 

  • Inquire about or schedule an educational or CEU program 

  • Otherwise communicate with Federated Lighting 

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Depending on how you interact with us, this information may include: 

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  • First and last name 

  • Email address 

  • Phone number 

  • Company or organization 

  • Project or inquiry information 

  • Information included in messages or other communications you send to us 

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We ask that you not submit sensitive personal information through the Site unless specifically requested. 

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Information Collected Automatically 

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When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include: 

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  • Internet Protocol (IP) address 

  • Browser and device type 

  • Operating system 

  • Pages viewed 

  • Date and time of visits 

  • Referring or exit pages 

  • General geographic information 

  • Information about how you interact with the Site 

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This information helps us maintain, secure, and improve the Site and better understand how visitors use it. 

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2. How We Use Your Information 

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We may use information collected through the Site to: 

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  • Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries 

  • Provide information about our products, manufacturers, services, and capabilities 

  • Assist with lighting, controls, project, and specification-related requests 

  • Respond to education or CEU inquiries 

  • Communicate with customers, prospective customers, industry partners, and other visitors 

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site 

  • Analyze Site performance and usage 

  • Protect the security and integrity of the Site 

  • Prevent fraud, misuse, or other unauthorized activity 

  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements 

  • Fulfill other purposes disclosed to you when information is collected 

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Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using personal information for purposes that require consent. 

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3. Cookies and Similar Technologies 

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The Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix and other service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to enable website functionality, maintain security, measure performance, and understand Site usage. 

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Cookies used on the Site may include: 

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, including security, fraud prevention, network management, and core website functionality. 

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Analytics and Performance Cookies: May be used to understand how visitors interact with the Site and help improve website performance. 

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Functional Cookies: May remember certain preferences or improve functionality and personalization. 

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Marketing Cookies: If marketing or advertising technologies are enabled, these cookies may be used to measure marketing effectiveness or provide more relevant advertising. 

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The specific cookies used may change as website features and third-party integrations are added or updated. 

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Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will be used only after you provide the appropriate consent. You may also be able to manage your cookie preferences through the Site's cookie consent tools or through your browser settings. 

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Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of portions of the Site. 

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4. How We Share Information 

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We may disclose information to third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business and the Site, including: 

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  • Website hosting and technology providers 

  • Analytics and website performance providers 

  • IT, security, and technical service providers 

  • Marketing or communications providers, where applicable 

  • Professional advisers, such as attorneys, accountants, or consultants 

  • Manufacturers, business partners, or other parties when necessary to respond to a request or provide requested information or services 

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We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is appropriate to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of Federated Lighting, our customers, our employees, Site visitors, or others. 

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If Federated Lighting is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, information may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law. 

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5. Wix and Third-Party Service Providers 

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Our Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Information submitted through the Site may therefore be processed or stored through Wix's systems and services. 

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The Site may also contain links to manufacturer websites, social media platforms, educational resources, maps, documents, or other third-party websites and services. 

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Federated Lighting is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit. 

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6. Data Retention 

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We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain business and customer records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. 

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Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of our relationship with you, and applicable legal requirements. 

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7. Data Security 

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We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. 

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However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should use appropriate caution when transmitting information online. 

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8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices 

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Depending on where you live and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information, which may include the right to: 

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  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you 

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information 

  • Request deletion of certain personal information 

  • Obtain a copy of certain personal information 

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent 

  • Opt out of certain uses or disclosures of personal information where required by law 

  • Appeal certain decisions regarding a privacy request where provided by applicable law 

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These rights may be subject to exceptions and limitations under applicable law. 

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To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. 

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9. Marketing Communications

 

If you choose to receive marketing or promotional communications from Federated Lighting, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions contained in the communication or by contacting us. 

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You may continue to receive non-promotional communications when necessary to respond to inquiries or maintain an existing business relationship. 

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10. Children's Privacy 

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The Site is intended for business and professional audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. 

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable legal requirements. 

When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. 

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12. Contact Us 

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact: 

Federated Lighting 
16000 Trade Zone Avenue, Suite 301 
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 

Washington: 301-249-0800 
Baltimore: 410-880-3538 

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You may also submit an inquiry through the contact form available on our website. 

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