BidHound (“we”, “us”, or “our”) provides tools that help contractors find and track federal contracting opportunities. We take your privacy seriously and only collect the information we need to deliver our service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

Information you provide

• Name, email address, company information

• Saved bids, search preferences, and alert settings

• Support requests or messages you send us

Information we collect automatically

• Log data (IP address, device type, browser)

• Usage data (pages viewed, actions taken)

• Cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience

Information from third parties

• Authentication providers (if you sign in with Google/other methods)

• Payment processors (billing info — we never see your full card number)

We do not buy or sell personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the BidHound platform

• Personalize your dashboard and saved bids

• Send alerts about new opportunities

• Communicate with you about updates, support, or service-related notices

• Maintain security and prevent abuse

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

3. How We Share Information

We only share information with:

• Service providers we use to operate BidHound (e.g., Supabase, hosting tools, payment processors)

• Government APIs that you interact with through our platform (e.g., SAM.gov data retrieval)

• Legal authorities if required by law

We never sell user data, and we do not share data with third parties for marketing.

4. Data Storage & Security

• Data is stored securely using industry-standard protections.

• We use encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure cloud infrastructure.

• Access to user data is limited to authorized personnel who need it to operate the service.

  
  

No online service can guarantee 100% security, but we take all reasonable measures to protect your information.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in

• Improve page performance

• Understand usage patterns

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may stop working.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request deletion or correction

• Request a copy of your data

• Opt out of non-essential emails

Email us at tech@bidhound.dev to make a request.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active.

If you request deletion, we remove your personal information unless we are legally required to retain some of it.

8. Children’s Privac

BidHound is not intended for users under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll notify you of major changes by email or in-app.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact:

BidHound LLC

Email: support@bidhound.dev