Privacy Policy

At VerifyMe+, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Full name, email address, phone number
• Date of birth, gender, residential address
• National Identification Number (NIN)
• Bank Verification Number (BVN) - if provided
• Profile photos and identity documents
• Employment history and professional documents

1.2 Usage Information

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
• Search queries and interaction patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

• Identity Verification: To verify your identity using government databases (NIN, BVN)
• Profile Creation: To create and maintain your professional profile
• Trust Scoring: To calculate and display trust scores based on verification factors
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Premium Users: Contact information revealed only to premium subscribers
• Public Profile: Information you choose to make public (name, photo, reviews, trust score)
• Verification Providers: NIN/BVN data shared with authorized verification services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive data (NIN, BVN)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure authentication and authorization

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Verification data (NIN, BVN) is retained for trust and security purposes even after account deletion, in compliance with Nigerian regulations.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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