Last updated: 10 May 2026
Who we are
WhaleFilings ("we", "us", "our") operates this website at whalefilings.com. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and your rights under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What we collect
- Email address — only if you sign up to our newsletter. Optional. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Anonymous analytics — page views, country, device type, referrer. Collected via Google Analytics 4 and Vercel Analytics. We do not collect names, IP addresses (anonymised before storage), or anything that personally identifies you.
- Cookies — used for analytics and, if you sign in, to keep you logged in. You can disable cookies in your browser; the site still works without them.
- Account data — only if you create an account. Email and authentication data, processed by Clerk on our behalf.
Why we collect it
- To deliver the email digest you signed up for.
- To understand which content is useful so we can improve the site.
- To detect and block abuse.
We do not sell your data. We do not share it with advertisers beyond the anonymous analytics described below.
Third parties we use
- Supabase — stores newsletter signups and site data (EU region).
- Resend — sends our email newsletter.
- Clerk — handles user authentication.
- Vercel — hosts the website.
- Google Analytics 4 — anonymous usage analytics.
- Google AdSense (planned) — may serve advertisements using cookies. AdSense's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access a copy of your data.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Delete your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Object to processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@whalefilings.com. We respond within 30 days.
Data retention
Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe. Anonymous analytics are retained for 14 months and then automatically deleted. Account data is kept while your account is active and deleted within 30 days of account closure.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has signed up, contact us and we will delete the record.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy materially, we will post the updated version here and update the "last updated" date. Significant changes affecting your rights will be communicated to subscribers by email.
Contact
Questions about privacy: privacy@whalefilings.com