Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026

1. Introduction

FedBidHub ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website fedbidhub.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using FedBidHub, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, company name, phone number, and state when you register for an account.
  • Profile Preferences: NAICS codes, states of interest, set-aside types, and notification preferences you configure.
  • Alert Subscriptions: Email address and opportunity identifiers when you subscribe to amendment alerts.
  • Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us for support.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, filters applied, and features used.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.
  • Local Storage: We store certain preferences (saved searches, recently viewed opportunities, profile settings) in your browser's local storage for convenience.

2.3 Information From Third Parties

We aggregate publicly available federal contracting opportunity data from SAM.gov, the U.S. government's official system for award management. This data is public and does not contain personal information about our users.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Personalize your experience (e.g., filtering opportunities by your preferred states and trades)
  • Send amendment alerts and notifications you have opted into
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Respond to support requests and communicate with you
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality and user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (hosting, email delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or governmental request.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing.

5. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), secure database storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Alert subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

  • Account Data: Retained for the lifetime of your account, deleted within 30 days of account deletion request.
  • Alert Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe or your account is deleted.
  • Usage Logs: Retained for 90 days, then anonymized or deleted.
  • Payment Records: Retained as required by tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years).
  • Opportunity Data: Public federal data retained as long as it is relevant; expired opportunities are removed during routine maintenance.

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.
  • Delete: You can request deletion of your account by emailing us.
  • Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from alert emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in each email or through the opportunity detail page.
  • Local Storage: You can clear locally stored data through your browser settings.

7.1 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information. If this changes, we will provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@fedbidhub.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

7.2 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have additional data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Lawful Basis: We process your personal data based on your consent (account registration), contractual necessity (providing the Service), and legitimate interests (improving the Service, preventing fraud).
  • Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact our data protection contact at privacy@fedbidhub.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Cookies and Tracking

FedBidHub uses essential cookies and local storage to maintain your session and preferences. We may use analytics tools to understand how the Service is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8.1 Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and security. These cannot be disabled.
  • Preference Cookies: Store your search preferences and display settings via local storage.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Service (if analytics are enabled). These are anonymized and do not track you across other websites.

9. Children's Privacy

FedBidHub is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@fedbidhub.com

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