Last updated: May 24, 2026
Introduction
FedScanner ("we," "our," or "us") operates the fedscanner.com website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address when you create an account or sign in via magic link
- Profile Information: Business name, NAICS codes, certifications, set-aside eligibility, location, and keyword preferences you choose to provide
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Search queries, pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and server response codes
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and analytics cookies for site improvement
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our search and alert services
- Match government opportunities to your business profile
- Send daily alert emails (Pro plan users)
- Process subscription payments
- Improve our search algorithms and user experience
- Communicate with you about your account or service updates
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Government Data
FedScanner aggregates publicly available data from U.S. government sources including SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and USASpending.gov. This data is public record and is not subject to privacy restrictions. We do not collect or display sensitive government data (SSNs, TINs, banking information, or classified information).
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Search logs are retained for 90 days for rate limiting and analytics purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Passwordless authentication (magic links) to eliminate password-related vulnerabilities
- Secure session management with automatic expiration
- Cloudflare WAF for protection against common web attacks
- No storage of payment card data on our servers
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Export your data in a portable format
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell your personal information.
Children's Privacy
FedScanner is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]