Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 18, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials (managed by AWS Cognito).

Usage data: We collect your watchlist preferences, filing interaction history (reads, bookmarks), notification preferences, and device tokens for push notifications.

Analytics data: We use PostHog to collect anonymous usage analytics including page views, feature usage, and session data. This helps us improve the service. No personally identifiable information is shared with PostHog beyond your user ID for session continuity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: deliver real-time 8-K filing alerts for companies on your watchlist; personalize your experience and notification preferences; process subscription payments; improve our service through aggregated analytics; and communicate important service updates. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on AWS infrastructure in the US East (Virginia) region with encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+). Authentication is handled by AWS Cognito with secure token management. API keys are stored as SHA-256 hashes — the plaintext is shown only once at creation.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Filing interaction data (reads, bookmarks) is retained for the lifetime of your account. Analytics data is retained for 12 months. When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently removed within 30 days. Anonymized, aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Amazon Web Services — infrastructure, authentication (Cognito), push notifications (SNS)
  • Anthropic Claude — AI summarization of SEC filings
  • SEC EDGAR — public filing data source
  • Stripe — subscription billing and payment processing
  • PostHog — product analytics
  • Apple Push Notification service / Firebase Cloud Messaging — push notification delivery

Each service is subject to its own privacy policy. We only share the minimum data necessary for each service to function.

6. Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications, we store your device token to deliver filing alerts via Apple Push Notification service (iOS) or Firebase Cloud Messaging (Android). You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings or the app settings page. Disabling notifications does not delete your device registration — it will be re-registered if you re-enable notifications.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies for authentication session management. Our analytics provider (PostHog) may use cookies or local storage for session tracking. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can clear cookies through your browser settings, though this may require you to sign in again.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data through your account settings
  • Correct your account information at any time
  • Delete your account and all associated data directly from the app settings page (Account tab → Delete Account) or by contacting us
  • Export your data by contacting us
  • Opt out of analytics tracking by contacting us

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA. European residents may have additional rights under the GDPR. Contact us to exercise any of these rights.

9. Children's Privacy

8-K Intel is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice in the app. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info+8kintel@victoryapplications.com.