PQBids Terms and Conditions of Use

Last Updated: May 18, 2026 | Effective Date: May 2026

IMPORTANT — Please Read Carefully. If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these terms and conditions, in which case “You” or “Your” refers to that entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with these terms and conditions, you must not access or use the Service. By registering for, accessing, clicking “I Accept,” or otherwise using the PQBIDS Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety.

Welcome to PQBIDS

PQBIDS is a cloud-based pre-construction and procurement platform designed for public agencies, school districts, municipalities, and licensed contractors. The Service includes, but is not limited to: contractor pre-qualification (AB2031 / CUPCCAA compliant), online bid management and advertisement, vendor management, quarterly compliance reviews, document storage and transmission, bid calendar, live-streamed bid openings, and automated compliance notifications.

Your registration for, or use of, the Service constitutes your agreement to abide by this Agreement, including all materials incorporated by reference on the PQBIDS.com website.

1. Definitions

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

“Service” means the PQBIDS online platform, including all modules: pre-qualification, vendor management, online bidding, bid advertisement, quarterly compliance reviews, bid calendar, document management, live-streamed bid openings, and any other features made available by PQBIDS.
“Customer Data” means all data, documents, records, and materials submitted or uploaded to the Service by you or your Users.
“User” means any individual authorized by you to access or use the Service under your account.
“Agency” means any public entity, school district, municipality, port, airport, transit agency, or government body using the Service to manage procurement.
“Contractor” means any licensed contractor, subcontractor, or vendor using the Service to participate in pre-qualification or bidding processes.
“PQBIDS Technology” means all software, algorithms, workflows, interfaces, templates, and intellectual property underlying the Service.
“Agreement” means these Terms and Conditions together with any applicable Order Form, License Agreement, or addenda.

2. License Grant & Restrictions

PQBIDS hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to access and use the Service solely for your own internal business or governmental procurement purposes, subject to the terms of this Agreement. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by PQBIDS and its licensors.

You shall NOT:

License, sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, distribute, or otherwise commercially exploit the Service or any Content to any third party.
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based upon the Service or Content.
Create internet links to the Service or frame or mirror any Content on any other server or device.
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise access the Service to: (a) build a competitive product or service; (b) replicate its features, functions, or graphics; or (c) copy any ideas, features, or proprietary elements.
Share User licenses between individuals. Licenses are assigned to a single named User and may only be reassigned when replacing a User who has permanently left the role.
Share the system with another company or use another company’s name in the Admin Company data field.

The system permits unlimited logins within the licensed company using the same registered company name. Multi-company sharing is prohibited.

3. Description of Services

The PQBIDS platform offers the following integrated modules. Access to specific modules is determined by your subscription plan:

3.1 Contractor Pre-Qualification (AB2031 / CUPCCAA)

PQBIDS provides fully customizable pre-qualification workflows designed to meet California AB2031, CUPCCAA, and agency-specific requirements. Features include custom forms, weighted scoring, document upload, smart validation, built-in compliance checks against DIR and licensing standards, and automated status classification (Approved, Pending, Needs Follow-Up). Form layouts, templates, and configurations submitted or requested by you become part of the PQBIDS system and may be made available to other licensed users.

3.2 Quarterly Compliance Reviews

PQBIDS conducts automated quarterly reviews of contractor profiles to verify that insurance certificates, licenses, bonds, and certifications remain current. Contractors and agencies receive automated alerts when documents are approaching expiration. This feature operates on a 90-day review cycle and is unique to the PQBIDS platform. PQBIDS does not guarantee that all expirations will be caught; agencies retain ultimate responsibility for contractor compliance verification.

3.3 Vendor Management

The vendor management module provides public agencies with a centralized system for contractor registration, document management, and compliance monitoring. Features include automated contractor registration, smart compliance validation, real-time expiration alerts, approval workflows, and audit-ready reporting.

3.4 Online Bidding & Bid Advertisement

PQBIDS supports fully digital bid management, including document upload, deadline management, addendum notification, and automatic publication to the PQBIDS bid calendar. Bid openings may be conducted via the PQBIDS platform or integrated with third-party video conferencing services (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet). Trade journal distribution tools are included to satisfy legal advertisement requirements. All sealed bids are maintained in confidence until the designated public opening time, consistent with applicable California public contract law.

3.5 Bid Calendar

Public agencies’ posted projects are visible on the PQBIDS bid calendar to all approved contractors and registered users. This feature is designed to increase bid competition and project visibility. PQBIDS does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of calendar listings and is not responsible for missed deadlines resulting from reliance on the calendar.

3.6 Document Management & Storage

PQBIDS provides cloud-based document storage for bid packages, plans, specifications, addenda, contractor submissions, and compliance records. Maximum storage is as set forth in your License Agreement. Excess storage is billed at then-current rates.

3.7 Contract Management

PQBIDS provides a contract management module that enables public agencies and contractors to create, store, execute, track, and manage contracts and related documents within the platform. Features include contract template creation, version control, electronic signature integration, milestone and deadline tracking, renewal alerts, and a centralized contract repository accessible to authorized Users. All contracts and associated records stored within the module constitute Customer Data and are subject to the data and confidentiality provisions of this Agreement.

PQBIDS does not act as a party to any contract created or executed through the platform and is not responsible for the enforceability, validity, or legal sufficiency of any contract document. You are solely responsible for ensuring that contracts managed through the Service comply with applicable laws, regulations, and procurement requirements. PQBIDS recommends that all contracts be reviewed by qualified legal counsel prior to execution.

3.8 Publicly Traded Company Exemption

Publicly traded contractors registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are exempt from the Accountant’s Release Letter requirement. Submission of the company’s most recent SEC Form 10-K satisfies the financial verification requirement. Applicants must upload a copy of or provide a direct link to their most recent SEC filing within the “Financial Statement” section of the PQBIDS platform.

4. Your Responsibilities

As the primary account holder, you are responsible for all activity occurring under your account and by all Users within your organization. You agree to:

Comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, regulations, and treaties, including those related to data privacy, public procurement, electronic communications, and the transmission of personal data.
Not use the Service for spam, chain letters, unlawful fax broadcasting, or unsolicited communications.
Not transmit unlawful, harassing, defamatory, threatening, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material through the Service.
Not attempt to compromise the security, integrity, or availability of the Service or any related network or system.
Not impersonate another PQBIDS user or provide false identity information to gain access to the Service.
Notify PQBIDS immediately of any unauthorized use of any password, account, or suspected security breach.
Use the Service only for lawful procurement, pre-qualification, and bidding activities consistent with applicable public contract law.

You hereby agree to defend and indemnify PQBIDS against any claim or action arising from your use of the Service in violation of this Agreement or applicable law.

5. Account Information and Data

PQBIDS may access Customer Data submitted to the Service for the purposes of providing, maintaining, and improving the Service. PQBIDS will not sell your Customer Data to any third party.

You, not PQBIDS, bear sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, and appropriateness of all Customer Data. PQBIDS is not liable for any deletion, corruption, loss, or failure to store Customer Data.

PQBIDS reserves the right to remove or discard Customer Data without notice upon a breach of this Agreement, including non-payment. Upon termination for cause, your right to access Customer Data ceases immediately, and PQBIDS has no obligation to maintain or forward such data.

6. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to protect the other’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care. Confidential Information may only be used to perform obligations under this Agreement.

PQBIDS Confidential Information includes: all pricing, discount schedules and rate cards; product roadmaps and unreleased features; security architecture, audit reports, and penetration test results; source code, system documentation, and proprietary algorithms.

Customer Confidential Information includes: Customer Data and any non-public procurement, budget, or project information provided to PQBIDS.

Each party may disclose Confidential Information to affiliates, employees, contractors, and professional advisers who have a legitimate need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those in this Agreement.

7. Intellectual Property Ownership

PQBIDS and its licensors exclusively own all right, title, and interest in and to the PQBIDS Technology, the Service, all Content, and any suggestions, ideas, enhancement requests, feedback, or other information provided by you or any other party relating to the Service. This includes any custom form layouts, templates, or workflows created at your request for Bid Invitations, Addenda, Proposals, Memos, or similar documents, which become part of the PQBIDS system and may be made available to all licensed users.

This Agreement is not a sale and does not convey any ownership rights in the Service, PQBIDS Technology, or related Intellectual Property Rights.

8. Charges and Payment of Fees

You shall pay all fees in accordance with the billing terms in effect when the fee is due. The initial charge (setup fee, if applicable) is due 15 days after the original order date. Subsequent billing is based on the total number of Users during the billing period multiplied by the applicable per-User license fee, prorated as necessary.

Payments may be made monthly, quarterly, or annually as specified in your License Agreement. You are responsible for paying for all ordered User licenses for the entire License Term, whether or not actively used. A valid credit card or approved purchase order is required to activate the Service.

An authorized License Administrator may add Users at any time. Added licenses will be coterminous with the existing License Term and billed at then-current rates, prorated from the date of addition. PQBIDS may modify fees upon at least 30 days’ prior written or electronic notice.

Fees are exclusive of all taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities. You are responsible for all applicable taxes, excluding U.S. federal or state taxes based solely on PQBIDS’s income.

Billing disputes must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the invoice date to be eligible for adjustment or credit.

9. Excess Data Storage Fees

The storage allocation included in your plan is specified in your License Agreement. If usage exceeds this limit, excess storage will be billed at then-current storage rates. PQBIDS reserves the right to modify storage policies and limits with reasonable notice.

10. Billing and Renewal

PQBIDS may charge in advance for the Service and will automatically renew and bill your credit card or issue an invoice: (a) monthly for monthly licenses; (b) quarterly for quarterly licenses; (c) annually on the anniversary date for annual licenses; or (d) as otherwise mutually agreed.

You must maintain accurate and complete billing information, including legal company name, address, email, and authorized billing contact. Changes must be updated within 30 days. Fraudulent billing information may result in immediate termination.

U.S. customers are billed in U.S. dollars. Non-U.S. customers may be billed in U.S. dollars or local currency at PQBIDS’s discretion. International fax transmissions are billed at then-current long-distance rates.

11. Non-Payment and Suspension

PQBIDS may suspend or terminate your access if your account becomes delinquent. Delinquent accounts are subject to a $5 late fee or 2% monthly interest on outstanding balances, whichever is greater, up to the maximum permitted by law, plus all collection expenses.

User license fees continue to accrue during any suspension period. A reconnection fee may apply upon reinstatement. Customer Data may be permanently deleted if an account remains delinquent for 45 or more days.

12. Term and Termination

12.1 Initial Term and Renewal

The Initial Term is one year from the Effective Date unless otherwise agreed in writing. Upon expiration, this Agreement automatically renews for successive terms equal in length to the Initial Term at then-current fees. Either party may terminate or reduce licenses by providing written notice at least 15 business days prior to the next invoice date for the following term.

12.2 Free Trials

In the case of free trials, notifications provided through the Service indicating the remaining number of days in the trial constitute notice of termination. PQBIDS may terminate free accounts at any time in its sole discretion.

12.3 Data Upon Termination

Upon non-cause termination, PQBIDS will make Customer Data available for export within 30 days if requested at the time of termination. PQBIDS has no obligation to retain Customer Data beyond 30 days after termination.

12.4 Termination for Cause

Any material breach, including unauthorized use of the Service or failure to pay fees, entitles PQBIDS to immediately terminate your account. If a breach remains uncured for 30 days after written notice, PQBIDS may delete all Customer Data without further obligation.

13. Representations & Warranties

Each party represents that it has the legal authority to enter into this Agreement. PQBIDS warrants that the Service will be provided in a manner consistent with general industry standards and will perform substantially in accordance with PQBIDS help documentation under normal use. You represent that all information provided to PQBIDS, including identity and billing information, is accurate and complete.

14. Indemnification

You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PQBIDS, its licensors, parent organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, attorneys, and agents from and against all claims, costs, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from: (i) use of Customer Data that infringes a third party’s rights or causes harm; (ii) your violation of your representations and warranties; or (iii) breach of this Agreement by you or your Users.

PQBIDS must provide prompt written notice of any such claim, grant you sole control of defense and settlement (provided that any settlement fully releases PQBIDS), and provide reasonable assistance. PQBIDS may not compromise or settle any such claim without your consent.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

PQBIDS AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTY AS TO THE RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, QUALITY, SUITABILITY, TRUTH, AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICE OR ANY CONTENT. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED STRICTLY ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. PQBIDS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICE WILL BE SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; (B) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS (EXCEPT AS TO ITS 30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE); (C) STORED DATA WILL BE ACCURATE; (D) ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR (E) THE SERVICE OR ITS SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

16. Internet Delays & Service Interruptions

The Service may be subject to limitations, delays, and other problems inherent to the use of the internet and electronic communications. PQBIDS is not responsible for delays, delivery failures, or other damages resulting from such conditions.

PQBIDS does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled or emergency maintenance, system updates, third-party service failures, internet disruptions, security incidents, force majeure events, or other factors beyond PQBIDS’s reasonable control. PQBIDS will use commercially reasonable efforts to restore availability promptly.

You acknowledge that: (a) PQBIDS is not responsible for delays in bidding, publication, or project timelines resulting from service interruptions; (b) no service-level agreements or uptime guarantees exist unless expressly agreed in writing; and (c) your sole remedy for service interruption is continued provision of the Service in accordance with this Agreement.

17. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE, PROFITS, OR OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

18. Additional Rights

Certain states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or the limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, the exclusions and limitations set forth above apply only to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

19. Compliance with Public Procurement Laws

Agencies using the PQBIDS platform are responsible for ensuring their use of the Service complies with all applicable public contract codes, including but not limited to California AB2031, CUPCCAA, the Public Contract Code, DIR registration requirements (SB854), and all applicable federal, state, and local procurement regulations. PQBIDS provides tools to assist with compliance but does not provide legal advice. Agencies should consult legal counsel regarding specific compliance obligations.

20. Notice

PQBIDS may provide notice via a general posting on the Service, by email to the address on record, or by first-class mail to the address on record. Email notice is deemed effective 12 hours after sending; mail notice is deemed effective 48 hours after posting.

You may contact PQBIDS at: PQBIDS, 12711 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 | Fax: (844) 414-9062 | Attention: Chief Financial Officer.

21. Modification to Terms

PQBIDS reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version on the Service. You are responsible for reviewing this Agreement periodically. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

22. Assignment

You may not assign this Agreement without PQBIDS’s prior written consent. PQBIDS may assign this Agreement without your consent to: (i) a parent or subsidiary; (ii) an acquirer of assets; or (iii) a successor by merger. Any purported assignment in violation of this section is void.

23. Audit Rights & Security Assessments

Certain public agency agreements, procurement documents, or written contracts may require PQBids to provide reasonable information regarding applicable security, confidentiality, operational, or compliance practices. Subject to confidentiality obligations, security restrictions, system protection requirements, legal limitations, operational feasibility, third-party confidentiality obligations, and mutually agreed procedures, PQBids may provide available security documentation, policies, summaries, certifications, questionnaires, or other reasonably appropriate information in connection with authorized agency diligence, procurement reviews, compliance reviews, or contractual requirements.

Unless expressly required by written agreement, PQBids is not obligated to permit unrestricted audits, source code review, vulnerability disclosure beyond reasonable operational requirements, unrestricted system access, or disclosure of sensitive security architecture, penetration testing results, confidential infrastructure information, or protected third-party security materials.

Where applicable and available, PQBids may provide reasonable responses to security questionnaires, due diligence inquiries, or requests relating to security controls, operational safeguards, or independent assessments consistent with contractual obligations and system security considerations.

24. Insurance & Cyber Liability

PQBids may maintain insurance coverage, including professional liability, cyber liability, commercial liability, workers’ compensation, or other coverages as determined by PQBids, applicable agreements, operational requirements, insurer underwriting practices, or legal obligations. Certain public agency agreements, procurement requirements, or written contracts may require specific insurance coverages, limits, endorsements, or certificates of insurance. Where applicable and mutually agreed in writing, PQBids may provide reasonable evidence of insurance coverage, certificates of insurance, or related documentation consistent with contractual obligations, confidentiality considerations, insurer requirements, and operational practices.

25. Data Processing Addendum / Government Contracting

Where required by a written public agency agreement, procurement document, data protection requirement, or applicable law, PQBids may enter into a separate Data Processing Addendum, data security addendum, confidentiality addendum, government contracting addendum, or similar written agreement addressing specific data handling, confidentiality, security, retention, disclosure, audit, incident response, subcontractor, or compliance obligations. Any such addendum shall apply only to the extent expressly agreed in writing by PQBids and the applicable agency or customer.

PQBids is committed to working cooperatively with public agencies of all sizes — from local school districts to large county and state-level entities — to meet their documented data governance, procurement, and compliance requirements. Agencies with specific contractual requirements are encouraged to contact PQBids at pr*****@****ds.com to discuss applicable arrangements.

26. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable United States federal law, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Orange County, California.

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be construed as nearly as possible to reflect its original intent, with all other provisions remaining in full force and effect.

27. General Provisions

No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and PQBIDS as a result of this Agreement.
PQBIDS’s failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver unless acknowledged in writing.
This Agreement, together with any applicable Order Form or License Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between you and PQBIDS and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, or agreements, whether written or oral.
Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

28. Questions & Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Agreement or wish to obtain additional information, please contact:

PQBIDS

12711 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

Fax: (844) 414-9062

Website: www.pqbids.com

PQBIDS®

Last Updated: May 18, 2026 | Effective Date: May 18, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PQBids, Inc. (“PQBids,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use our website at https://pqbids.com and our online platform at https://go.pqbids.com (collectively, the “Services”).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy (available at https://pqbids.com/privacy-policy) and our Terms and Conditions (available at https://pqbids.com/terms-and-conditions), which together govern your use of our Services.

By continuing to use our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

1. What Are Cookies?
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Cookie Duration
5. Third-Party Cookies
6. How to Manage and Opt Out of Cookies
7. Cookies and Public Agency Users
8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
10. How to Contact Us

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website or use an online application. They are widely used by website and platform operators to make their services work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, to keep you logged in, and to provide analytical information about how their services are used.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies such as:

Web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to detect when you have accessed a page or opened an email.
Session storage and local storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms used to keep your session active and save temporary preferences during your visit.
Device fingerprinting: Technical signals from your device (such as browser type, screen resolution, and installed fonts) used for security and fraud prevention purposes.

References to “cookies” in this policy include all such similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

PQBids uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

To keep you securely logged in to the platform during your session.
To protect the platform and your account against unauthorized access, fraud, and bot activity.
To remember your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
To understand how users navigate and interact with our platform so we can improve performance, usability, and features.
To measure the effectiveness of our communications and outreach.
To support the operation of authorized third-party services that are part of the platform infrastructure, such as payment processing, cloud hosting, and analytics.
To comply with applicable legal obligations, including security logging and audit requirements relevant to public procurement platforms.

The following table describes the categories of cookies we use, their purpose, and whether you can opt out:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Examples	Duration	Can Opt Out?
Strictly Necessary	Essential for the platform to function. Enable login, session management, security, and authentication.	Session tokens, CSRF tokens, login state, security identifiers	Session / Short-term	No — required for platform operation
Functional / Preference	Remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience.	Language preferences, UI settings, saved filters, dashboard configurations	Up to 12 months	Yes — via browser settings
Performance & Analytics	Collect anonymized data about how users interact with the platform to help us improve performance and usability.	Page views, feature usage, error reports, load times, session recordings (anonymized)	Up to 24 months	Yes — via Cookie Preferences or browser settings
Security & Fraud Prevention	Detect and prevent unauthorized access, bot activity, fraud, and security threats.	Bot detection signals, IP reputation checks, authentication anomaly tracking	Session / Short-term	No — required for platform security
Third-Party / Operational	Used by authorized third-party service providers to support platform operations, payments, communications, and analytics.	Braintree (payments), analytics providers, cloud infrastructure providers, communication tools	Varies by provider	Partial — see Section 6

Cookies may be either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies”:

Session cookies: These cookies exist only for the duration of your browser session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. PQBids uses session cookies for authentication, security, and maintaining your login state.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after your session ends, or until you manually delete them. PQBids uses persistent cookies for preference storage, analytics, and performance monitoring, typically for periods ranging from 30 days to 24 months depending on the cookie’s purpose.

The specific duration of each cookie depends on its type and purpose. You can view and manage cookies currently stored on your device through your browser settings (see Section 6).

Some cookies on our Services are placed by authorized third-party service providers who support our platform operations. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. PQBids requires all third-party service providers to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our data protection requirements.

Third-party services that may place cookies or similar technologies through our Services include, but are not limited to:

Braintree / PayPal: Payment processing cookies used to facilitate secure transactions. Privacy notice: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full
Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers: Used to support platform performance, reliability, and security monitoring.
Analytics providers: Used to collect anonymized usage data to help us understand how the platform is being used and identify areas for improvement.
Communication and collaboration tools: Used to support customer support, user communications, and platform notifications.
Security and fraud prevention providers: Used to detect and prevent unauthorized access, bot activity, and fraudulent use of the platform.

PQBids does not permit third-party advertisers to place cookies on our Services for the purpose of serving behavioral advertising to our users. Our platform is a professional procurement tool, not an advertising-supported service.

You have several options for managing or limiting cookies on your device:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View cookies currently stored on your device.
Delete some or all cookies stored on your device.
Block all cookies from being set.
Block third-party cookies specifically.
Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.

Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.2 Important Notice Regarding Strictly Necessary Cookies

Please note that strictly necessary cookies and security cookies cannot be disabled through our Services, as they are essential for the platform to function correctly and securely. Disabling these cookies through your browser settings may prevent you from logging in, accessing your account, or using core features of the PQBids platform.

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you may do so by:

Adjusting your browser’s cookie settings to block third-party cookies.
Using browser privacy extensions such as Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, or similar tools.
Contacting us at pr*****@****ds.com to request that your account be excluded from analytics tracking where technically feasible.

6.4 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the use of cookies that may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, including for targeted advertising purposes. You may exercise your right to opt out by adjusting your cookie preferences or by contacting us at pr*****@****ds.com. For more information, see our Privacy Policy at https://pqbids.com/privacy-policy.

PQBids understands that public agencies and their employees may be subject to specific IT security policies, browser configuration requirements, acceptable use policies, and governmental network restrictions that affect how cookies are handled on agency-managed devices.

PQBids’s use of cookies is designed to be consistent with the operational requirements of professional government procurement environments. Specifically:

PQBids does not use cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking of agency users.
PQBids does not sell or share cookie-derived data about agency users with third-party advertisers or data brokers.
Analytics cookies used by PQBids collect only anonymized, aggregated usage data and do not identify individual users or their agency affiliations.
Strictly necessary and security cookies are used solely to maintain platform security, authentication, and session integrity — functions that support rather than conflict with government IT security requirements.
PQBids’s cookies are scoped to the pqbids.com and go.pqbids.com domains and do not track users across unrelated third-party websites.

Public agencies with specific cookie or tracking technology restrictions in their IT security policies or vendor contracts are encouraged to contact PQBids at pr*****@****ds.com to discuss their requirements. PQBids will work in good faith to accommodate documented agency requirements to the extent operationally feasible.

Some web browsers include a Do Not Track (“DNT”) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Because there is currently no uniform industry standard for recognizing and honoring DNT signals, PQBids does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

However, you can manage your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings or by contacting us as described in Section 6. If a legally recognized standard for DNT signals is adopted in the future, PQBids will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

California law requires us to disclose how we respond to DNT signals. As noted above, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. California residents may exercise their privacy rights as described in our Privacy Policy.

PQBids may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, applicable law, or industry practices. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will provide notice by prominently posting the updated policy on our website or by sending a notification to registered users.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Services following the posting of an updated Cookie Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or how to exercise your cookie-related rights, please contact us:

PQBids, Inc.

Data Protection Officer

12711 Newport Ave Ste G

Tustin, CA 92780

United States

Email: pr*****@****ds.com

Phone: 888-218-4173

Website: https://www.pqbids.com/contact