1. INTRODUCTION
Bidscope ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Create an account, Subscribe to our services, Contact our customer support, Request information or assistance, Participate in promotions or surveys
This information may include:
Name, Email address, Phone number, Billing information, Company name and address, Professional information related to government contracting interests
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Service. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:
Device information (type, model, operating system), IP address, Browser type and version, Pages visited and features used, Time and date of your visit, Time spent on pages, Referring website, Other diagnostic data
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our Service, Process subscriptions and payments, Match you with relevant government contracting opportunities, Send you alerts about new opportunities that match your profile, Communicate with you about your account or our Service, Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support, Send you marketing and promotional communications (with opt-out options), Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends, Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, Comply with legal obligations
4. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information in the following situations:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing.
4.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.4 Referral Partners
When you use our "Referral" feature, we share necessary information with third-party partners to facilitate those services.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
5. TEXT MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 SMS and MMS Messages
If you provide us with your mobile phone number, you agree that we may send you text messages related to:
Account verification, Important service announcements, Opportunity alerts, Payment notifications
5.2 Opting Out
You can opt out of receiving text messages by:
Replying "STOP" to any message we send
Adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings
Contacting us at bids@bidscope.ai
6. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no electronic transmission or storage technology is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. DATA RETENTION
We will retain your 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.
8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
Right to access your personal information, Right to correct inaccurate information, Right to request deletion of your information, Right to object to or restrict processing of your information, Right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at bids@bidscope.ai.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: bids@bidscope.ai
Bidscope
125 S Pettigrew St
Raleigh, NC
27610
(910) 621-5159
Last Updated: May 14, 2025