Privacy Policy
How we protect and use your information
Last updated: January 2025
At Veritas, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our truth verification and information analysis platform.
Personal Information
- Name and contact information when you create an account
- Email address for notifications and communications
- Location data (if you choose to share it) for localized crisis updates
- Information you provide when reporting misinformation
Usage Information
- Pages visited and features used on our platform
- Search queries and verification requests
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and general location information
Cookies and Tracking
- Essential cookies for platform functionality
- Analytics cookies to improve our services
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
Service Provision
- Provide crisis monitoring and verification services
- Send relevant crisis updates and alerts
- Personalize your experience based on location
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Develop new features and functionality
- Enhance our misinformation detection algorithms
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
- Secure servers with regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular data backups and disaster recovery procedures
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically retained for 3 years after account closure, while anonymized usage data may be retained longer for research and improvement purposes.
We DO NOT sell your personal information
Veritas never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Limited Sharing Scenarios
- With emergency responders during active crisis situations (anonymized data only)
- With trusted research institutions for crisis response studies (anonymized data only)
- When required by law or to protect public safety
- With service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Access & Control
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
Communication Preferences
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Customize alert preferences
- Choose data processing preferences
- Withdraw consent where applicable
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@crisislens.org
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Crisis Response Ave
Emergency City, EC 12345
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform. Your continued use of Veritas after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.