Privacy Policy - Procurement Portal

Last Updated: November 27, 2025 – Rev. 1.0

This privacy policy (“policy”) will help you understand how the Procurement Unit, Ministry of Finance, Government of Belize (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use https://procurement.gov.bz (the “website”, “portal”, “service”).

We reserve the right to change this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

What User Data We Collect

When you visit and use the website, we may collect the following data:

Your IP address and basic technical information (browser type, device, date and time of access).
Your contact information, phone number and email address (for example, when you contact us or register as a supplier or user).
Information about your organisation (such as company name, business address, registration details, and other procurement-related information you submit).
Other information such as your interests and preferences related to public procurement opportunities and training.
Data about how you use the website (pages visited, documents downloaded, searches made on the portal).

Why We Collect Your Data

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

To provide access to public procurement information, notices, and documents.
To register and manage suppliers, bidders, and other users of the website.
To communicate with you about procurement opportunities, clarifications, trainings, or support.
To better understand your needs and improve how the website works.
To maintain records required for public procurement and transparency.
To protect the security and integrity of the website and our systems.

Safeguarding and Securing the Data

The Procurement Unit, Ministry of Finance, Government of Belize is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to help prevent data theft, unauthorised access, and disclosure. The Procurement Unit, Ministry of Finance, Government of Belize has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2021 of Belize. This law provides the legal framework that governs how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information. We rely on the lawful bases established under Belizean legislation to ensure that all processing activities are conducted lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Our Cookie Policy

When you visit the website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyse website traffic and usage.
Remember certain preferences and improve your experience.
Help us understand which pages are useful and which are not.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any information about you that you do not choose to share.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. If you do so, some features of the website may not function properly. For detailed instructions on managing cookies, you may consult resources such as https://www.internetcookies.com.

Links to Other Websites

The website may contain links that lead to other websites (for example, other government sites or external resources). If you click on these links, please note that we are not responsible for the privacy and data protection practices of those websites.

Visiting such websites is not governed by this privacy policy. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit from our portal.

Restricting the Collection of Your Personal Data

You can help restrict the collection or use of your personal data in the following ways:

When you are filling in forms on the website, provide only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose (for example, newsletter registration or document access).
If you have previously provided personal data and wish to review, update, or correct it, you may contact us using the details below.

We will not lease, sell, or distribute your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required to do so by law. Your personal information will only be used for the purposes described in this policy and for public procurement activities carried out by or on behalf of the Government of Belize.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or about how your personal data is used, you can contact us at:

Procurement Unit, Ministry of Finance, Government of Belize
Sir Edney Cain Building, Belmopan, Belize
Email: procurementunit@mof.gov.bz
Telephone: +501 822-2152 / +501 822-3866