Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 22, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how iBidElectric uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use iBidElectric.com.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that websites may place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites operate properly, remember user preferences, maintain login sessions, understand how visitors use a website, and improve the overall user experience.

Some cookies exist only during your browsing session, while others may remain on your device for a longer period.

2. How iBidElectric Uses Cookies

iBidElectric may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate and maintain the website
Keep registered users logged in
Manage memberships and subscriptions
Remember website preferences
Maintain checkout sessions
Process forms
Improve website security
Detect suspicious or fraudulent activity
Understand website traffic
Measure website performance
Analyze how visitors use the website
Improve content and services
Support marketing and communications
Provide a better user experience

The specific cookies used may change as website features and services are updated.

3. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies help provide basic website functionality.

These cookies may be necessary for features such as:

Account login
User authentication
Membership access
Website security
Form submissions
Shopping and checkout functionality
Subscription management
Session management

Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of iBidElectric from functioning properly.

4. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may allow the website to remember choices you make.

These may include:

Login preferences
Display preferences
Account settings
Previously selected options
Other website preferences

These cookies help provide a more convenient and personalized website experience.

5. Analytics and Performance Cookies

iBidElectric may use analytics and performance technologies to better understand how visitors use the website.

These technologies may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Website navigation
Traffic sources
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Approximate geographic information
Website errors
General interaction data

We may use this information to improve website performance, identify popular content, understand visitor behavior, and develop new features and services.

6. Membership and Account Cookies

Registered members may receive cookies that help iBidElectric recognize their account and determine whether they are logged in.

These cookies may be used to provide access to:

Member-only articles
Electrical estimating training
Electrical construction cost calculators
Podcasts and videos
Downloadable resources
Job posting services
Employer features
Other subscriber-only content

Disabling these cookies may interfere with membership functionality.

7. Checkout and Payment Cookies

When purchasing memberships, job postings, estimating services, or other products and services, cookies may be used to maintain checkout sessions and process transactions.

Third-party payment processors may also use their own cookies or similar technologies.

The use of those technologies is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the applicable payment provider.

8. Forms

iBidElectric may use forms for:

Contact requests
Estimating service requests
Employer inquiries
Job postings
Membership registration
Customer support
Newsletter subscriptions
Other website services

Cookies or similar technologies may be used to maintain form sessions, prevent spam, improve security, and process submissions.

9. Security Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to protect iBidElectric and its users.

Security-related technologies may help:

Detect unauthorized login attempts
Prevent fraudulent activity
Identify suspicious website traffic
Prevent spam
Protect forms
Maintain secure user sessions
Protect website infrastructure

These technologies may be necessary for the secure operation of the website.

10. Third-Party Cookies

Some features of iBidElectric may rely on third-party services.

These services may place or access cookies when their features are used.

Examples may include services related to:

Website analytics
Payment processing
Video hosting
Embedded media
Email services
Website security
Advertising
Social media
Membership management
Customer support

Third-party cookies are controlled by the organizations that provide those services.

iBidElectric does not control all cookies placed by third-party services.

We encourage users to review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for additional information.

11. Embedded Content

Articles and pages on iBidElectric may include embedded content such as videos, audio players, maps, forms, social media features, or other external resources.

Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly.

Those providers may collect information, use cookies, or track interactions with their embedded content according to their own policies.

12. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

iBidElectric may use advertising or marketing technologies to understand the effectiveness of promotions or provide more relevant marketing.

Depending on the services being used, these technologies may help measure:

Advertising performance
Website conversions
Campaign effectiveness
Referral sources
Visitor interactions

Where required by applicable law, non-essential advertising or marketing cookies may be subject to user consent.

13. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block specific cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Receive notifications before cookies are stored

The exact controls vary by browser and device.

14. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

You may disable certain cookies through your browser or available website privacy controls.

However, blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain iBidElectric features.

For example, you may experience problems with:

Logging into your account
Accessing membership content
Using checkout features
Maintaining website preferences
Submitting forms
Using certain interactive features

Essential cookies may be required for some portions of the website to operate.

15. Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional browser cookies, iBidElectric and its service providers may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, tracking pixels, tags, scripts, or other technologies.

These technologies may perform functions similar to cookies and are covered by this policy where applicable.

16. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be classified as either session cookies or persistent cookies.

Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies may remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

The duration depends on the purpose of the cookie and the service that created it.

17. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” setting.

There is not currently a universally accepted technical standard governing how websites must respond to all Do Not Track signals.

iBidElectric will comply with applicable privacy laws regarding browser-based privacy signals where legally required.

18. Changes to This Cookie Policy

iBidElectric may update this Cookie Policy as website technology, services, third-party providers, or legal requirements change.

When this policy is updated, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage users to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how iBidElectric uses cookies and similar technologies, please contact:

iBidElectric
Email: support@ibidelectric.com

Website: iBidElectric.com