Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2020

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bidwell Energy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, create an account, participate in auctions, submit or receive bids, receive auction awards, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Auction and Bid Information

User Activity Information

Records of your interactions with our website, services accessed, actions taken in connection with auctions or account administration

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

By creating an account or participating in auctions, you agree to receive essential operational communications from us, including notifications by email and/or SMS regarding your account, bids, auction status, awards, and related platform activity. You cannot opt out of these essential communications if you wish to use our services.

With your consent where required by law, we may also send promotional emails and/or SMS regarding our services, auctions, or other promotional information. You may opt out of receiving these promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by replying “STOP” to any promotional SMS.

Essential operational communications related to your account and auction activity (such as auction status, bid confirmations, award notices, or account alerts) are required for use of our services. You cannot opt out of receiving operational notifications, but you can manage your preferences for marketing and promotional messages.

We use bid, auction, and user activity information to administer and enforce auction rules, resolve disputes, monitor compliance, analyze patterns for service improvement, and detect or prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.

4. Sharing Your Information

Customers and Suppliers

To administer auctions and awards, certain information may be shared between participating customers and suppliers as appropriate, such as names and business contact information.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers that assist with:

These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Business Transfers

If we merge with, acquire, or sell assets to another organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Requests may be subject to identity verification.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions. Where required by law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Material changes may also be communicated through our website or by email where required by law.

Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Bidwell Energy Email: hello@bidwellenergy.com | Phone: 860-370-5420 Mailing Address: 1699 King Street, Suite 105 Enfield, CT 06082

13. Electronic Notices

You agree that all communications, agreements, disclosures, and notices we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. Notices will be sent to the email address or phone number associated with your account.