Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account or subscribe to GovBidly, we may collect:

• Account information: name, email address, and password
• Payment information: processed securely through Stripe — we never store your credit card details
• Usage data: search queries, saved searches, and alert preferences to improve our service
• Device information: browser type, IP address, and operating system for security and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the GovBidly service
• Process subscriptions and payments via Stripe
• Send contract alerts based on your saved preferences
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing receipts)
• Improve the platform based on usage patterns
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

3. Data Sources

Government contract data displayed on GovBidly is sourced from SAM.gov, a publicly accessible U.S. government website. We do not claim ownership of this public data. We aggregate, format, and present it to make it easier for small businesses to discover contract opportunities.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
• Supabase — authentication and database hosting
• Vercel — website hosting
• Google OAuth — optional sign-in method
• Resend — transactional email delivery

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, and limited access to personal data. Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe and never touches our servers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you cancel your subscription or delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format

8. Cookies

GovBidly uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers.

9. Children's Privacy

GovBidly is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at: support@govbidly.com