Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Search Queries: When you search for companies or tickers, we log these queries to improve search relevance.
• Email Address (Optional): If you sign up for filing alerts, we collect and store your email address.
• Portfolio Data (Optional): If you create a watchlist or portfolio, we store the tickers you add.

Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage (pages viewed, time on site, traffic sources).
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to remember your preferences (e.g., theme, preferred view).
• IP Address & Browser Info: Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, referrer URL) are collected automatically.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide the Service: Deliver SEC filing summaries, search results, and company analysis.
• Improve the Product: Analyze usage patterns to improve search, content quality, and user experience.
• Send Alerts (If Opted In): Email you when filings are submitted for companies you're tracking.
• Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share data only in these cases:

• Service Providers: Google Analytics, Google AdSense, email delivery providers (for alerts).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfer: If TL;DR Filing is acquired or merged, user data may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Data Retention

• Search Queries: Stored indefinitely for improving search and content recommendations.
• Email & Portfolio Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion.
• Analytics Data: Retained per Google Analytics default retention policy (26 months).

5. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are in the EU, UK, or California, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we have about you.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email alerts or opt out of analytics cookies.

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Analytics: Google Analytics tracks site usage (you can opt out via browser settings or extensions like Privacy Badger).
• Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads. You can manage ad preferences at google.com/settings/ads.
• Functional: Remembering your theme, layout preferences, or recent searches.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site links to external resources (SEC.gov, company investor relations pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (HTTPS, encrypted databases) to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

TL;DR Filing is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]