Privacy Policy & Communications Notice

Florida Bid Radar ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect when you use our website (floridabidradar.com) and procurement alert services, and how that information is used.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to deliver and manage your subscription:

• Contact Information: Your business name, email address, and mobile phone number (used exclusively to send email briefings and SMS bid alerts).
• Trade & Territory Preferences: Your trade classification (e.g. CGC, CCC, EC) and preferred Florida counties.
• Payment Data: All payments and subscription management are processed directly by Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1 certified). We never store or have access to your credit card numbers or bank account details.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To send you morning bid briefings and breaking RFP alerts matching your trade and territory.
• To manage your subscription, issue receipts, and provide customer support.
• To maintain system security and prevent fraudulent misuse.

3. Strict No-Sale & No-Sharing Policy

We will never sell, rent, lease, or trade your contact information, phone numbers, or contractor preferences to any third party, lead broker, or competitor.

4. SMS / Mobile Text Messaging Terms

• Purpose: Mobile phone numbers collected during checkout are used strictly to deliver time-sensitive bid alerts and solicitation updates.
• Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on public bid releases in your selected trade and territory (typically 0–4 alerts per business day).
• Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS text notifications at any time by replying STOP to any text alert.

5. Email Communications & CAN-SPAM Compliance

All email alerts and notifications sent by Florida Bid Radar comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Every email includes:

• Accurate header information identifying Florida Bid Radar as the sender.
• Our physical mailing location in Gainesville, FL.
• A direct, 1-click unsubscribe link to instantly stop receiving email alerts.

6. Data Security

We employ industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and access controls to safeguard your data. Communication between your browser and our site is encrypted using 256-bit TLS 1.3.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to modify your stored preferences, contact us at: support@floridabidradar.com