1. Introduction
GovContractScout ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email Address: When you sign up for our waitlist or subscribe to our service
- Name and Contact Information: If you voluntarily provide it through forms or inquiries
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, clicks, etc.)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
- Communication Data: Records of any communications you have with us
3. Automatic Data Collection
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information using cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and track your activity
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
- Conversion Tracking: We track conversions using Google Ads and other advertising platforms
- Bot Protection: We use security measures to detect and prevent malicious activity
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
- Sending you marketing communications and newsletters (with your consent)
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Analyzing website usage patterns and optimizing user experience
- Measuring advertising effectiveness and campaign performance
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and security threats
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Services
We share information with third-party service providers to support our operations:
- Email Service Providers: Mailchimp and other email platforms for communications
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics for usage analysis
- Advertising Platforms: Google Ads and Facebook for advertising and conversion tracking
- Security Services: hCaptcha and other services for bot protection
- Hosting Services: Vercel and other infrastructure providers
We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their marketing purposes.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct or update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Cookie Management: Control cookie preferences through your browser settings
8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Union, GDPR applies to our processing of your personal data. If you are a resident of California, CCPA provides certain rights and protections.
To exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at privacy@govcontractscout.io. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the revised policy on our website.