Effective Date: May 1, 2025
SBIR.ORG (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at SBIR.org (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our Website, we may collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company or organization name
- SBIR agency interest or phase information
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Location data
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and deliver targeted advertising. Our tracking tools include:
- Google Analytics
- ActiveCampaign
- Jotform
- Other similar analytics and marketing tools
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Sending emails, newsletters, and communications about SBIR resources
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Providing access to tailored SBIR resources and information
- Analyzing website traffic and user engagement
- Improving our Website and user experience
- Delivering retargeting and remarketing advertisements
- Administering and protecting our Website
3. How We Share Your Information
Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our business, including:
- ActiveCampaign (email marketing)
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Other analytics and marketing tools
Strategic Partners and Advisors
We may share your information with strategic partners and advisors who provide assistance and guidance in response to SBIR-related inquiries.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Email Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You may also contact us at [email protected] to request removal from our email lists.
Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- The right to delete personal information we have collected from you
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. International Users
Our Website is operated in the United States and is primarily intended for users located in the United States. If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and operated.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
8. Security
We rely on our third-party service providers to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
SBIR.ORG
18685 Main Street, Suite #101-224
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Email: [email protected]