Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 24, 2025

Introduction

FPDS.me ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our federal procurement data platform.

Information We Collect

Public Government Data

We collect and display publicly available federal procurement data from official government sources including SAM.gov, FPDS.gov, GSA eLibrary, and other federal databases. This data is already public and accessible to anyone.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our platform, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used to improve our services and user experience.

Location Data

We may collect approximate location information based on your IP address to provide regional contracting insights and relevant local data. This information is not stored permanently and is only used to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your preferences (such as theme settings) and to analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our federal procurement data platform
Improve and personalize your user experience
Display relevant regional contracting information
Analyze usage patterns and optimize platform performance
Detect and prevent technical issues or security threats
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (such as hosting providers and analytics services)
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services, including official government sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and review the information we have collected about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
Opt out of certain data collection practices
Disable cookies through your browser settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or by visiting our support page.