1. Introduction
CodeVerification.net ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Veridian Compliance Group, LLC, is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our verification services ("Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit information through our verification platform.
By using our Services, 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 our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our verification services, including:
- Full legal name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Government-issued identification documents (passport, driver's license, national ID)
- Photographs (selfie with ID)
- Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Information from Referring Platforms
When a platform partner initiates a verification request, they may provide us with:
- Transaction reference numbers
- Email addresses associated with the transaction
- Transaction amounts and dates
- Product or service descriptions
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device identifiers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Identity Verification: To verify your identity in connection with digital asset claims and disputes
- Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent or unauthorized activities
- Communication: To send verification status updates and respond to your inquiries
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
- Platform Reporting: To provide verification results to referring platforms
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Platform Partners
We share verification results (approved/denied status) with the platform that initiated the verification request. We do not share copies of your identity documents with platform partners.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, data storage, and security services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government agencies).
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
- Encryption of data at rest
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.
For verification records, our standard retention period is seven (7) years from the date of verification, in accordance with anti-money laundering regulations. After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
You may request earlier deletion of your data, subject to our legal obligations. See Section 8 for details on exercising your rights.
7. 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 are different from the laws of your country.
When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@codeverification.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Services.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Security Cookies: Support security features and detect malicious activity
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as email notification.
Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@codeverification.net
Mail:
Veridian Compliance Group, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States