Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Verif-y Inc., we place significant emphasis on protecting our users’ personal identifiable information (PII). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, process, protect, and share your personal information while using our services and tools.
SECTION 1. INFORMATION COLLECTED
Information You Provide To Us
We collect a wide range of PII that you provide directly to us, which may include:
- Contact details: name, email address, physical address, telephone number
- Business contact information: employer’s name, business title, business email address, business telephone number
- Academic information: institution attended, date of attendance, graduation date
- Physical characteristics: gender, height
- Government identification information: Social Security number, passport number, driver’s license number
- Digital photographs: images from your mobile device camera
- Biometric data: digital images of fingerprints, irises, and face
- Payment information: billing address and payment card details (card number, expiration date, security code)
- Demographic details: birthdate, place of birth, citizenship, income level, education level, family status, employment status
- Location information: GPS data from your mobile device
- Health information: via the Verif-y Pass
Information We Collect Automatically
We may automatically collect data from your device, including:
- IP addresses
- Web site usage information (browser type, access times, pages viewed)
- Location data
- Device information (hardware model, operating system and version)
Use of Cookies
We may use cookies to collect and store information about your visit to our platform, helping us to enhance user experience. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to remove or reject cookies from Verif-y.com.
Information We Get from Academic Institutions
We may receive PII from academic institutions, including contact information and student records.
Information We Collect From Other Sources
We may collect information about you from additional online and offline sources for verification purposes.
Information Through Other Services
You may give us permission to collect your information from social networking services like Facebook or Twitter.
SECTION 2. USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use PII for the following purposes:
- To provide the Services you signed up for
- To send email notifications on products and services
- To verify your identity
- To enhance existing features and develop new products
Retention Of PII
Verif-y retains PII for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes it was collected for and comply with legal obligations.
SECTION 3 SHARING INFORMATION
We may share your information with:
- Consent: With your consent or at your direction.
- Verif-y Pass and KYC Services: To third parties for identity verification.
- Affiliates and Service Providers: To enhance services and ensure legal compliance.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In case of company sale or merger.
SECTION 4 YOUR ABILITY TO SHARE YOUR PII
You may share your Verif-y profile and other PII with third parties at your discretion.
SECTION 5 DATA SECURITY
We take appropriate measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing of PII. However, no security measures are perfect.
SECTION 6 CHILDREN’S POLICY
The services are not directed to individuals under age 18, and we do not knowingly collect PII from anyone under 18.
SECTION 7 MODIFICATIONS
We may change this Privacy Policy and will notify you of material changes. Your continued use after changes constitutes consent to the updated policy.
SECTION 8 GOVERNING LAW
The law of the State of Pennsylvania governs this Privacy Policy.