1Information We Collect

SEC Finder collects minimal information to provide our services:

Information You Provide:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to alerts
• Search Criteria: Keywords, locations, and preferences for your alerts

Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, timestamps
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Cookies: Session cookies for functionality (see Cookie Policy below)

2How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Delivering email alerts based on your preferences
• Improving and personalizing the Service
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

3Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Email service (Resend) for sending alerts
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with merger, sale, or acquisition

4Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Email Addresses: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Usage Logs: Up to 90 days
• Search History: Not permanently stored beyond session

5Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email alerts at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

6Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure database storage with encryption
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by employees

7Cookie Policy

SEC Finder uses minimal cookies:

• Session Cookies: Essential for site functionality
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

8Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Resend: Email delivery service (Resend Privacy Policy ↗)
• Nominatim (OpenStreetMap): Geocoding service (OSM Privacy Policy ↗)
• SEC.gov: Source of public filing data

9Children's Privacy

SEC Finder is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification for significant changes

12California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

13GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR:

• Lawful basis for processing: Consent and legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

14Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@secfinder.io
• Contact Form: Contact Page