Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

Welcome to Proposalthatwins.com (the “Website”), operated by GovCon Winners® (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy also applies to the following additional domains that redirect to our main Website: pmawins.com, pmawinners.com, and bidmasteracademy.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect from you, how we use and share that information, and your rights regarding the information we hold.

By accessing and using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Website.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our Website and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively, “Services”).

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of this policy. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

CONSENT TO PRIVACY POLICY

By using our Website or any of our Services, you consent to the collection, use, processing, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. This includes information you provide to us directly, as well as information collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.

If you provide us with personal information through any of our contact forms, sign-up forms, or purchase processes, you are giving us explicit consent to use, collect, and process your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you do not consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website or provide any personal information to us. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at cs@kizzyparks.com, but please note that withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website and Services.

For users located in the European Union, this Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a resident of the EU, you have certain rights regarding your personal data as described in the “User Rights and Choices” section of this policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit and use our Website, we may collect several types of information from and about you. This includes:

a. Personal Data

Personal Data refers to any information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable individual. We collect Personal Data when you voluntarily provide it to us through our Website. This may include your contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. If you make a purchase, we also collect billing information including your name, billing address, and credit card information. When you create an account, we collect your username and password. Additionally, any information you provide when you contact us via email, phone, or through our contact forms, as well as your marketing preferences in receiving communications from us, is also collected.

b. Non-Personal Data

Non-Personal Data refers to information that does not reveal your specific identity or relate directly to an identifiable individual. This may include technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system, and platform. We also collect usage data, which includes information about how you use our Website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on our Website. Aggregated data, which is statistical or demographic data derived from your personal data but does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity, is also collected and used to improve our services.

c. Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate through our Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This includes log files that record information about your use of our Website, such as your browser type, access times, pages viewed, IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our Website. We also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to improve our Website and Services. For more information, see our “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use the information we collect from you in various ways, including:

a. Contacting You

We use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and address your feedback. We also use your information to communicate with you about your account, transactions, or any changes to our policies or terms. Additionally, we may contact you for market research purposes to gather your opinions and improve our services.

b. Processing Payments

We use your information to process your orders and deliver the products or services you have purchased. To securely process payments, we use third-party payment processors that comply with industry standards and regulations. We also maintain accurate transaction records for legal, accounting, and operational purposes.

c. Marketing and Advertising

We use your information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email. Additionally, we provide you with tailored advertising based on your interests and browsing behavior, using cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand your preferences and show you relevant advertisements. We also use data you provide to us to create custom audiences for social media advertisements and to run targeted ads on platforms such as Facebook and Google.

d. Improving Our Services

We use your information to analyze trends and track your usage of our Website to improve its performance and functionality. We also customize your experience on our Website and tailor content and advertisements to your preferences.

e. Compliance and Legal Obligations

We use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, and protect our legal rights. Additionally, we use your information to detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and other potentially harmful activities.

f. Analytics and Research

To conduct data analysis and research to understand user behavior and preferences, which helps us improve our Services and develop new products.

SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that these parties agree to keep this information confidential. Such third-party services include payment processors, email service providers, and advertising partners. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide users with advance notice, except for website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving our users. Furthermore, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Website utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your usage of our Website. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website, enabling us to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. We use cookies to remember your preferences for future visits, monitor advertisements, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to enhance your experience and improve our offerings. You may configure your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent or to disable cookies altogether. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features and services on our Website. Additionally, we may use web beacons, pixels, and other tracking technologies to gather information about your browsing behavior on our Website and across the Internet. These technologies assist us in understanding user behavior, measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, and improving our Website and services.

ANONYMOUS DATA COLLECTION AND USE

As you navigate our Website, we collect certain information automatically. This information does not identify you personally but may include details about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns. Collected information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and data about the pages you visit and the links you click on our Website. We use this anonymous data to analyze trends, administer the Website, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information about our user base. This information helps us understand how our Website is used and improve its functionality and user experience. We may also share anonymous traffic data with business partners and advertisers on an aggregate basis.

DATA RETENTION POLICY

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period for your personal data is determined based on the type of information and the reason for its collection. We review our data retention periods regularly to ensure that we are not retaining data for longer than necessary.

SPECIFIC TIMEFRAMES

We retain your personal data for varying lengths of time depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it was collected. Contact information is retained for as long as you have an active account with us or as long as necessary to provide you with the services you have requested. If you opt out of receiving marketing communications, we retain your contact information in our opt-out list to ensure we respect your preferences. Billing information is kept for seven years to comply with legal and tax obligations. Account information is retained for as long as your account remains active. If you choose to deactivate your account, we retain your account information for a reasonable period to allow reactivation, unless you request deletion. Communication data is retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support. Technical and usage data is kept for two years to analyze and improve our website and services.

SECURITY MEASURES AND DETAILED PROTOCOLS

At GovCon Winners®, we are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data through a comprehensive set of protocols. Our security measures include the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect your data during transmission over the internet. We implement strict access controls, limiting access to your personal data to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties. These individuals are bound by contractual confidentiality obligations to ensure your information is handled with the utmost care and security.

For payment processing, we use trusted third-party providers that adhere to stringent industry standards, providing an additional layer of security for your financial information.

While we implement robust security measures, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. In the event of a data breach, we are committed to notifying you and the relevant authorities promptly, in accordance with applicable laws.

USER RIGHTS AND CHOICES

As a user of our Website, you have several rights regarding your personal data, which we respect and are committed to facilitating. You have the right to access, update, delete, and manage your personal data, ensuring that the information we hold is accurate and up-to-date. If you wish to access your personal data, you can request a copy of the information we hold about you. Should you need to update or correct any inaccuracies in your data, you can contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com, and we will address your request within 2-5 business days.

You also have the right to request the deletion of your personal data from our systems. If you choose to exercise this right, we will delete your data, except for information we are required to retain for legal, accounting, or operational purposes. Additionally, you have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data at any time. Withdrawing your consent may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website and Services, but we will honor your request and cease processing your data for the purposes to which you previously consented.

Data portability is another right you have, allowing you to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You can also request that we transfer this data to another data controller, where technically feasible. Furthermore, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. This includes situations where your data is being processed for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on our legitimate interests.

If we collect and process any protected health information (PHI), we are committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of PHI. We do not disclose PHI without your consent unless required by law. If you have any questions or concerns about our HIPAA compliance, please contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com.

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. Additionally, you have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions. You also have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, which you can exercise by clicking on the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on our website if applicable. Furthermore, we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws and strive to address your concerns promptly and efficiently.

CONFIDENTIALITY

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data. We take appropriate measures to protect the information you provide to us against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to your personal data is restricted to those employees, contractors, and agents who need to know the information to process it on our behalf and are bound by strict contractual confidentiality obligations. We do not share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders, subpoenas, or government requests, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

USE OF PASSWORDS

To access certain features of our Website, you may be required to create an account and provide a username and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password and for any activities that occur under your account. We recommend using a strong password and changing it regularly to enhance security. Do not share your password with anyone. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security, please notify us immediately at cs@kizzyparks.com. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your username, password, or account information. For your security, always log out of your account at the end of each session, especially when using a public or shared device.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by GovCon Winners®. We provide these links for your convenience and do not endorse or assume responsibility for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. When you access third-party websites, you do so at your own risk, and any information you provide to those sites is governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit to understand how your information may be collected and used. Additionally, we may use third-party service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, email distribution, and analytics. These service providers have access to your personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your information in accordance with our privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

PRIVACY OF MINORS

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use or provide any information on this Website or through any of its features, register on the Website, make any purchases through the Website, use any interactive or public comment features of this Website, or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or username you may use.

If we learn that we have collected or received personal data from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com so that we can take appropriate action.

We cannot be held liable for any personal data submitted to our Website by a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to monitor their children’s use of the internet and ensure that their children’s personal data is not shared without their consent. By using this Website, you agree to hold GovCon Winners® harmless from any claims, actions, or damages arising from the misuse or unauthorized sharing of personal data by children under the age of 13.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our Website’s homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

DATA CONTROLLERS AND PROCESSORS

GovCon Winners® acts as the data controller for the personal data we collect through our Website and services. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data. We also engage trusted third-party service providers to process personal data on our behalf. These third-party processors include payment processors, email service providers, and data analytics providers. We take steps to ensure that our data processors are compliant with applicable data protection laws and that they implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

We only share your personal data with third-party processors who agree to comply with our privacy policies and applicable data protection laws. These processors are granted access to personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are not permitted to use it for any other purpose. We conduct regular assessments of our data processors to ensure ongoing compliance with our privacy and security standards.

If you have any questions about our data processing practices or the third parties with whom we share your data, please contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com.

ANTI-SPAM POLICY

We are committed to ensuring that your email address is used only with your permission and will not be sold, rented, or shared with any third parties without your consent. We adhere to the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and all other applicable laws and regulations regarding commercial email. All emails sent from our organization will clearly state who the email is from and provide clear information on how to contact the sender. Additionally, our emails will contain concise information on how to remove yourself from our mailing list so that you receive no further email communication from us.

You can opt out of receiving future email communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each email. If you experience any issues with unsubscribing, please contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com, and we will assist you in ensuring that you no longer receive email communications from us.

AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING

GovCon Winners® does not use automated decision-making processes that have a legal or significant impact on you without your explicit consent. Automated decision-making refers to decisions made solely by automated means without any human involvement. Profiling involves the automated processing of personal data to evaluate certain aspects about an individual, such as their preferences or interests.

If we intend to use automated decision-making and profiling, we will provide you with clear information about the processing, including its significance and the potential consequences for you. You have the right to object to such processing and to request human intervention in the decision-making process. If you have any concerns or questions about automated decision-making and profiling, please contact us at cs@kizzyparks.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

GovCon Winners®
1900 S. Harbor City Blvd #335
Melbourne, FL 32901
Email: cs@kizzyparks.com

We welcome your questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy and our data practices.