Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please read how we handle your data.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how BidLin.com LLC (“BidLin,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information through the BidLin platform (“Service”). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Name, email, phone number
  • Business/company information
  • Facility data, measurements, files, photos
  • Bids, proposals, attachments
  • Messages, support communications

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, OS
  • Usage activity (pages visited, clicks, timestamps)
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Device identifiers
  • Crash/error diagnostics

1.3 Payment Information

All payment data is handled by Stripe. Vendors agree that payment method and billing information will be used by Stripe to process one-time and recurring charges. Vendors authorize one-time and recurring quarterly charges as described in our Terms. We retain billing and payment records as necessary for billing, audit, and legal compliance, but BidLin does not see or store any banking information.

1.4 Information from Other Users

Clients and Vendors may provide each other’s business details as part of the bidding process.

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use data to:
  • Operate and provide the Platform
  • Facilitate bids and communication
  • Process payments and fees
  • Improve features, performance, and security
  • Prevent fraud and enforce Terms
  • Provide customer support
  • Send service updates and important notifications
Optional marketing emails may be sent; you may opt out anytime.

3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information.
We share information with:
  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Authorized service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Other Users as needed for bidding or communication
  • Authorities when legally required
  • Successor entities in a merger or acquisition
  • When you intentionally share content publicly

4. COOKIES & TRACKING

Cookies help with:
  • Login authentication
  • Saving preferences
  • Preventing duplicate actions
  • Analytics and performance
You can control cookies via browser settings.

5. DATA RETENTION

We keep information as long as needed to:
  • Provide the Service
  • Comply with law
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain accurate business records
Users may request deletion of their personal information at any time by contacting support@bidlin.com. Some information may be retained as required for legal compliance, fraud prevention, fee collection, audit purposes, or legitimate business needs.

6. SECURITY

We use reasonable security safeguards, including encryption. No system is completely secure; use the Service at your own risk.

7. CHILDREN

The Service is for adults 18+ only.

8. INTERNATIONAL USE

The Service is intended for U.S. users. Data may be stored or processed in the United States. The Service is available only within the United States. Access attempts from outside the United States may be blocked or may fail to load.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

You may request to:
  • Access your information
  • Update or correct data
  • Delete your account
  • Request data portability
  • Opt out of marketing emails
Contact: support@bidlin.com

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be communicated through the Platform or email.

11. CONTACT

support@bidlin.com billing@bidlin.com