Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Intelligence Security ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our OSINT platform, including our website, Telegram bot, and related services.

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account through Telegram authentication, we collect:

• Telegram user ID and username
• First name (as provided by Telegram)
• Email address (if provided during registration)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access the Service:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Search queries performed (type and timestamp, not full results)
• Device information and operating system
• Referring URL and exit pages

Payment Information

Payments are processed by third-party cryptocurrency payment providers. We do not store your wallet addresses or transaction details beyond what is necessary to confirm subscription status.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Process your subscription and manage your account
• Enforce daily search quotas and rate limits
• Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized use
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and language preferences. We also use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Non-essential cookies (including analytics) are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner. You can modify your cookie preferences at any time.

GA4 collects:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Session duration and engagement metrics
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by configuring your browser to block cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Telegram — Authentication and bot communication
• NowPayments — Cryptocurrency payment processing
• Google Analytics 4 — Website analytics
• Cloudflare — CDN and DDoS protection

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about their data practices.

6. Data Retention

• Account information: retained while your account is active
• Search history: retained for 7 days, then automatically deleted
• Cached files: retained for up to 45 days, then automatically purged
• Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months)
• Server logs: retained for 30 days for security monitoring

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication mechanisms, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Legal basis for processing: We process your personal data based on (a) your consent, (b) the performance of a contract with you, (c) compliance with legal obligations, and (d) our legitimate interests in providing security intelligence services and preventing fraud.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

For All Users

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@intelligencesecurity.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if applicable.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from yours. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: