Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
When you use our Proposal Alert service, we may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Contact information during account registration (email address, name)
- Account credentials and authentication information
- Payment information for subscription services
Proposal Data
- Proposal titles, descriptions, and issuing organizations
- Solicitation numbers and requirement details
- Contact information from publicly available proposals
- Deadline dates, locations, and regional information
- Source URLs from public websites where proposals are posted
Usage Information
- Log files including IP addresses, browser type, and access times
- Website interaction data and usage patterns
- System performance and error logs
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our proposal alert and notification services
- Aggregating and displaying proposal opportunities from various organizations including:
- Government agencies at federal, state, and local levels
- Public and private utilities
- Energy retailers
- Energy brokers
- Municipalities
- Cooperatives (co-ops)
- Sending alerts about new proposals matching user preferences
- Managing your account and subscription
- Customer service and technical support
- Developing new features and services
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
Data Protection
Proposal data displayed on our service is sourced from publicly available websites. We aggregate public information from government agencies, utilities, energy retailers, energy brokers, municipalities, and cooperatives. We do not collect or process private user-uploaded documents.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Retention
- Proposal Data: Public proposal information is retained to provide historical access and trend analysis
- Account Data: Personal information is retained as long as your account is active
- Log Files: Access logs are retained for security and analytical purposes
Your Rights
We will respond to your requests within one month of receipt.
Children's Privacy
Our service does not knowingly collect Personal Identifiable Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities and help enforce our Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Provide personalized experience
Log files collect standard visitor information such as IP addresses and are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Third-Party Data Sources
Our Proposal Alert service aggregates proposal opportunities from publicly available websites of various organizations, including:
- Government agencies at federal, state, and local levels
- Public and private utilities
- Energy retailers
- Energy brokers
- Municipalities
- Cooperatives (co-ops)
We serve as an aggregator service and are not the original issuer of these proposals. Users are responsible for reviewing terms and conditions with the original proposal issuing organizations. We recommend verifying all proposal information directly with the issuing organization before taking any action.
Proposal Information Disclaimer
All proposal data displayed on our service is sourced from publicly available information. We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party proposal information. Users are solely responsible for:
- Verifying proposal details with the original issuing organization
- Meeting all requirements and deadlines set by the proposal issuer
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable terms and conditions
- Submitting proposals through the proper channels designated by the issuer
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@proposalalert.com
- Support: support@proposalalert.com
Consent
By using our website and services, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.