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Effective Date: October 21, 2025

 

Validity Worldwide, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform, which provides identity confidence scores to individuals and entities based on documentation and third-party verification sources.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

 

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

You may be asked to provide personal or business information, including:

  • Government-issued IDs (e.g., driver’s licenses, passports)

  • Educational credentials (e.g., diplomas, degrees, certificates)

  • Professional licenses or certifications

  • Proof of address or utility bills

  • Biometric data (if submitted via third-party applications)

  • Contact information (name, email, phone number)

 

1.2. Third-Party Integrations

With your explicit consent, we may collect identity data from third-party applications and services, including but not limited to:

  • Facial recognition services

  • Retina or iris scan verification

  • Fingerprint-based authentication

  • Identity verification platforms

  • Subscription-based security applications

This information will only be accessed and used with your authorization and in compliance with applicable laws.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Evaluate and assign an identity confidence score to you or your organization

  • Verify the authenticity of submitted documents and credentials

  • Improve the accuracy and reliability of our identity scoring algorithm

  • Communicate with you about our services, updates, or changes to policies

  • Detect, prevent, or respond to fraud, abuse, or security issues

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for collecting sensitive data (e.g., biometric data or third-party integrations)

  • Contractual necessity – to provide identity scoring services

  • Legitimate interests – to ensure the security and integrity of our platform

  • Legal compliance – to comply with applicable identity verification regulations

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Authorized third-party service providers who assist in identity verification, document authentication, or biometric analysis (under strict contractual obligations)

  • Affiliated entities within our corporate group

  • Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law or court order

  • End-users or clients (e.g., employers, platforms, institutions) only with your consent or when sharing is part of the service requested

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and applicable laws.

 

6. Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of documents in transit and at rest

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

  • Access controls and audit logs

  • Secure integration with third-party services

While we strive to protect your data, no system can be completely secure. You acknowledge this risk when using our services.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access or obtain a copy of your personal data

  • Correct or update inaccurate data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@validity.world

 

8. 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 you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

 

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States of America, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through our platform. Continued use of the service after the update constitutes acceptance.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Validity Worldwide, Inc.
Email: privacy@validity.world

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