Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and a hashed password. We do not store your password in plain text.

Usage Data: We track search queries, page views, and feature usage to improve the Service. This data is not shared with third parties.

Payment Information: Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full card details on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data securely.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to: (a) provide and maintain the Service; (b) process payments; (c) send email alerts you have opted into (NAICS and state alerts); (d) send transactional emails (password resets, billing confirmations); (e) improve the Service based on usage patterns.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

These providers process data only as needed to deliver their services and are bound by their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies

We use a session cookie (PHPSESSID) to maintain your login state. This cookie is essential for the Service to function and is marked Secure and HttpOnly. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

5. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords (bcrypt), and secure session management. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable precautions to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you cancel your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You may: (a) access and update your account information through your Account Settings; (b) request deletion of your account by contacting us; (c) opt out of email alerts at any time through your Dashboard settings.

8. Children

FedContract is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes via email.

10. Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].