Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Sift ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service to find and win public government contracts.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use Sift, we may collect:

• Account information (name, email address) when you sign up via Google OAuth
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Communications with us
• Search queries and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our service
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Communicate with you about updates and changes
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review the information we have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our service.

9. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website.