Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use GovCleanBids:

• Email address: When you subscribe to contract alerts or use the notification feature.
• Search preferences: Keywords, state, notice type, set-aside, and NAICS code selections you provide when setting up alerts.
• Usage data: Basic analytics about how you interact with the platform, such as pages visited and features used.

We do not collect passwords, financial information, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you email alerts when new contract opportunities match your saved preferences.
• Improve the functionality and user experience of the platform.
• Communicate important updates about the Service.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Email Communications

When you subscribe to alerts, you consent to receiving contract opportunity emails from GovCleanBids. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely on our servers. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• SAM.gov: We access publicly available government contract data through the SAM.gov API.
• Resend: We use Resend to deliver alert emails to subscribers.
• Render: Our platform is hosted on Render's infrastructure.

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Cookies

GovCleanBids may use cookies and local storage for basic functionality, such as remembering whether you have dismissed a notification bar. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Unsubscribe from email communications at any time.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@govcleanbids.com.

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@govcleanbids.com.