Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

AwardEdge ("we", "us", "our") operates the awardedge.com website and related services. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, company name, and payment information (processed securely by Stripe).

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages viewed, contracts searched, features used, IP address, browser type, and device information.

Alert Preferences: If you subscribe to bid alerts, we store your name, email, company, and selected states/project preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our bid prediction and contractor intelligence services
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Send bid alerts, service updates, and account notifications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
• Respond to support requests

3. Data Sources

AwardEdge aggregates publicly available data from state departments of transportation (DOTs) and public construction project databases. This includes contract letting information, bid results, and contractor participation records that are part of the public record.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Payment processing: Stripe processes your payment information under their own privacy policy.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure password hashing, and API key authentication. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. Usage data is retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

8. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by emailing blake@awardedge.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at blake@awardedge.com.