Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 13th, 2025

At BidM8 Inc., we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

When you use BidM8 Inc., we may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide to Us:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and business details.
• Order Information: When you place an order, we collect information related to your request, such as materials needed, delivery address, and payment preferences.

b. Information We Collect Automatically:

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our platform, including pages viewed, time spent on the platform, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access BidM8 Inc., including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

c. Information from Third Parties:

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as payment processors or social media platforms, if you choose to link your account.

d. Tracking Technologies (Pixels, Cookies, and Similar Technologies):

We use tracking technologies such as pixels, cookies, and similar tools to understand how you interact with our platform and to improve your experience. These technologies help us:

• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Deliver personalized ads on third-party platforms.
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior.

You can manage your preferences for cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings or by using opt-out mechanisms provided by third-party services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our platform.
• To process orders and facilitate communication between users and suppliers.
• To send you service-related communications, including order confirmations and updates.
• To improve our platform and develop new features.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
• To deliver personalized advertisements based on your preferences and activity on the platform.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

a. With Suppliers:

When you place an order through BidM8 Inc., we share your contact information and order details with the relevant suppliers to facilitate bids and order fulfillment.

b. With Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our platform, such as hosting services, payment processors, marketing platforms, and communication tools.

c. For Legal Reasons:

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation.
• Protect and defend the rights or property of BidM8 Inc.
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our platform.
• Protect the personal safety of users or the public.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.
• Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and any associated personal information by contacting us at support@bidm8.com.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Ad Preferences: You can manage your preferences for personalized advertising by adjusting your settings on third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google) or by using browser-based tools to block tracking technologies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet-based platform can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

BidM8 Inc. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through our platform. Continued use of BidM8 Inc. after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

BidM8 Inc. Support Email: support@bidm8.com Phone: 705-627-3911