Privacy Policy

BELL ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you use our website, applications, dashboards, communications, and related services.

By using the platform, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you use the platform on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you are authorized to share information with us and to accept this Privacy Policy on that entity's behalf where applicable.

We may collect the following categories of information depending on how you interact with the platform:

• Account and profile information, such as your name, email address, organization name, account credentials, and preferences.
• Business and opportunity-related information, such as saved opportunities, profile details, submitted materials, notes, and activity related to your use of procurement or contract-tracking features.
• Communications you send to us, including support requests, feedback, survey responses, and other correspondence.
• Technical and usage data, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, clicks, session activity, and approximate location derived from your IP address.
• Cookie, analytics, and similar tracking information used to remember preferences, understand engagement, and improve performance.

We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the platform, and in some cases from third parties.

• Directly from you when you create an account, complete forms, contact us, upload content, or interact with platform features.
• Automatically through cookies, server logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies when you browse or use the platform.
• From third-party sources such as public procurement portals, service providers, integrations, or partners when needed to operate or improve the platform.

We use collected information to operate the platform, support users, and improve our services.

• Provide, maintain, personalize, and improve the platform and its features.
• Create and manage user accounts, authenticate access, and maintain platform settings.
• Surface and organize contract or procurement opportunities and related information.
• Respond to inquiries, provide support, and send service-related communications.
• Monitor platform usage, troubleshoot errors, and improve performance, reliability, and accessibility.
• Detect, investigate, and help prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activity.
• Comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights and the rights of users or third parties.

We do not sell personal information for money. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers and vendors that help us host, operate, secure, analyze, and support the platform.
• With partners or contractors working on our behalf, subject to appropriate confidentiality and use restrictions.
• With public agencies, opportunity sources, or integrated systems when required to support a feature you use or information you request.
• In response to legal process, lawful requests, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, protect safety, investigate misconduct, or enforce our agreements.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction.

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the platform functioning, remember preferences, understand user behavior, and improve the user experience.

Some cookies are necessary for core functionality, while others support analytics, performance, and feature optimization. You may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect how the platform works.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the platform, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data, the sensitivity of the information, the nature of our relationship with you, and legal or operational requirements.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, update, or delete certain personal information we hold about you.
• Request a copy of your information or ask about how it is used.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities where permitted by law.
• Opt out of non-essential communications by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

The platform may contain links to third-party websites, procurement portals, or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties.

When you leave our platform or interact with a third-party feature, your information will be governed by that third party's own terms and privacy policies.

The platform is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, practices, technology, or legal obligations. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the platform after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means the updated version will apply to your ongoing use of the platform.

Contact us at:

support@pathwaystobid.com