Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 15, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Verida Foundation (“Verida,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information through our services—including our websites, applications, and any tools or systems we operate that reference this policy.
This policy applies to the Verida Foundation and any affiliated entities governed by Verida in connection with the Verida OS, NOVA (Networked Open Verification Architecture), and associated data services.
1. Information We Collect
The data we collect depends on how you engage with Verida services and infrastructure:
a. Information You Provide Directly
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Contact data: name, email, organization, phone number
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Registration or engagement data for events, demos, or pilot deployments
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Documents or communications voluntarily submitted
b. Information We Collect Automatically
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Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, OS, device ID)
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Usage data: pages visited, actions taken on Verida platforms, session times
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Geolocation (if enabled)
c. Information from Third Parties
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Public records and databases
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Institutional partners providing technical integration
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Technical service providers (e.g., analytics or hosting platforms)
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve functionality, ensure security, and analyze platform usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Verida does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
3. Use of Personal Data
We use the information we collect to:
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Operate and improve Verida OS and related services
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Maintain system integrity and cybersecurity
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Communicate with stakeholders
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Support research, analysis, and development
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Comply with legal obligations and technical standards
Verida does not use personal data for commercial advertising purposes.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited information:
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With service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
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As required by law or regulatory authorities
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To support collaborative trade governance (e.g., governments or coalitions engaged with Verida OS)
All third-party partners are contractually obligated to handle data in compliance with this policy and applicable data protection laws.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction (including the EU and California), you may have rights to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal data
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent
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Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
Please contact us at privacy@VeridaFoundation.org to exercise your rights.
6. International Data Transfers
Verida’s infrastructure is primarily based in the United States. Where applicable, we use appropriate legal safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses for transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA).
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and system monitoring to protect data. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and technical purposes—including compliance, audits, and infrastructure governance. Retention periods vary by data type and use case.
9. Children’s Privacy
Verida Foundation services are not intended for use by children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors without appropriate consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operations. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated where legally required.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or privacy-related concerns:
Verida Foundation, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Floor 7, Washington, DC 20001