Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st August 2025
At Universal Verify, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you share with us when using our services, including our website, open source tools, and consulting services (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information:
Contact Information
Contact Form Data
Purpose: To respond to your inquiries about our services
Retention: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
Storage Location: United States
Processing Location: United States
Consulting Project Data
Purpose: To provide consulting services and project management
Retention: Deleted 7 years after project completion
Storage Location: United States
Processing Location: United States
Website Analytics
Purpose: To understand how our website is used and improve our services
Retention: Deleted after 2 years
Storage Location: United States
Processing Location: United States
Important Note: We do not collect, store, or process any personal identification documents or biometric data. Our open source tools are designed to help platforms implement their own identity verification systems, but we do not handle user data ourselves.
2. How We Collect Information
- You provide contact information when you reach out to us for consulting services or general inquiries.
- We collect basic analytics data when you visit our website to understand usage patterns and improve our services.
- We may collect information during consulting engagements as part of providing our services.
- Our open source tools do not collect or transmit any data to our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries about our services and provide consulting support.
- To manage consulting projects and provide ongoing support.
- To improve our website and services based on usage analytics.
- To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our services.
- To meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.
- We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing consulting services (e.g., email providers, project management tools).
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- Our open source tools are designed to be self-contained and do not transmit data to our servers.
5. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored securely in the United States using industry-standard encryption and security measures.
- We use secure, encrypted connections to protect data during transmission.
- We maintain secure audit logs of access and activity within our systems.
- However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain different types of data for varying periods:
- Contact form data: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
- Consulting project data: Deleted 7 years after project completion
- Website analytics: Deleted after 2 years
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate data we hold about you.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data.
- Objection: You may object to specific types of processing.
- Portability: You can request that we provide your data to you in a structured format.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not deny you service for exercising your data rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@universalverify.com.
8. Cookies
We do not knowingly use any non-essential cookies or tracking technologies. However, some third-party libraries or embedded services used on our site may set their own cookies. While we make efforts to review and monitor the tools we use, we cannot guarantee that third-party code will not set cookies without our explicit knowledge.
If you notice any unexpected cookies or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us at support@universalverify.com.
9. Open Source Tools
Our open source tools are designed with privacy in mind:
- Our tools do not collect or transmit any data to our servers
- All processing happens locally on your systems and client devices
- You have full control over how the tools are implemented and what data they process
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of the page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Universal Verify
Email: support@universalverify.com
Website: https://universalverify.com