1. Introduction
GSAReady ("we," "our," or "us") operates the GSAReady.com website and the GSA Readiness Assessment Score platform. GSAReady is a product of US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Important: GSAReady is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) or any other government agency. We are a private company providing information and consulting services related to GSA Schedule contracts.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you use our GSA Readiness Assessment, we collect:
- Business Identifiers: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, and related federal registration information
- Contact Information: Business name, email address, phone number, and physical address
- Assessment Responses: Your answers to readiness assessment questions regarding accounting systems, past performance, pricing structures, and other GSA-related criteria
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us or requesting consultant services
2.2 Information from Public Sources
We aggregate publicly available federal data to provide our services, including:
- SAM.gov: Entity registration data, business information, and federal procurement eligibility
- SBA Certifications: Small business certifications (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone)
- USASpending.gov: Federal contract award history and spending data
- GSA D2D: GSA Schedule sales and contract performance data
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide Services: Generate your GSA Readiness Assessment Score and personalized roadmap
- Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our assessment methodology and user experience
- Communicate: Send assessment results, follow-up resources, and relevant GSA-related information
- Connect You with Consultants: If you request assistance, facilitate introductions to trained GSA processors and consultants (these are private professionals, not government employees or agents)
- Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Research: Conduct aggregated, anonymized analysis of GSA readiness trends across industries
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly request to be connected with GSA consultants or service providers
- Service Providers: With vendors who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individual businesses
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
- Secure cloud infrastructure with SOC 2 compliant providers
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your assessment data and business information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
- Assessment Data: Retained for 3 years to track readiness progress over time
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Public Federal Data: Updated regularly from government sources; historical snapshots may be retained for trend analysis
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gsaready.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (SAM.gov, SBA.gov, GSA.gov, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for businesses and are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@gsaready.com
Address: GSAReady, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer