Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 1, 2026

TextABid ("we", "us", "our") operates an SMS-based estimating service for construction contractors. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

• Phone number: Used to identify your account and send/receive SMS messages.
• SMS message content: Job descriptions you send and estimates we generate are stored to provide estimate history and improve our service.
• Estimate data: Materials, labor, and cost calculations generated from your requests.

How We Use Your Information

• To generate and deliver job estimates via SMS.
• To maintain your estimate history so you can reference past jobs.
• To create shareable estimate links when you request them.
• To improve estimate accuracy and service quality.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

• Twilio: Our SMS provider, which processes messages on our behalf.
• Anthropic: Our AI provider, which processes job descriptions to generate estimates. Message content is sent to their API but is not used to train their models.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and estimate history for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your data by texting DELETE to our number or emailing us.

SMS Terms

• Message frequency varies based on your usage.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Text STOP at any time to opt out of messages.
• Text HELP for help.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email support@textabid.com.