Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. What We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide BidBeam's service:

• Email address — required for login (magic link authentication) and contract alert delivery
• Search queries — recorded to improve search results and personalize alert matching
• Payment information — processed entirely by Stripe. We never store credit card numbers or bank account details on our servers
• NAICS codes and search filters — used to match you with relevant contract opportunities

We do not collect your name, address, phone number, or any other personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to provide BidBeam's service:

• Sending magic link login emails
• Delivering daily contract alert emails you've subscribed to
• Processing subscription payments through Stripe
• Improving search relevance and contract matching
• Sending transactional emails (welcome, receipts, cancellation confirmations)

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating the BidBeam service.

3. Third Parties

BidBeam works with a small number of third-party services:

• Stripe — payment processing. Stripe handles all payment data under their own privacy policy
• SAM.gov — source of government contract data (public domain)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for their own marketing or commercial purposes.

4. Cookies

BidBeam uses a single session cookie (bb_sid) to keep you logged in. This cookie is:

• HttpOnly (not accessible to JavaScript)
• Deleted when your session expires (7 days) or when you log out
• Not used for tracking or advertising

We do not use third-party tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or behavioral analytics that share data externally.

5. Data Retention

Your account data (email address, subscription status, alert preferences) is retained while your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days.

Anonymized usage data (search patterns, aggregate stats) may be retained indefinitely for product improvement.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Unsubscribe from email alerts at any time (via the unsubscribe link in any alert email)

To exercise any of these rights, email arcadelogicllc@gmail.com.

7. Security

BidBeam uses industry-standard security practices including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and secure, parameterized database queries. Payment data is never stored on our servers — it's handled entirely by Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure.

8. Children

BidBeam is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Privacy questions or data requests: arcadelogicllc@gmail.com