We collect both personal and non-personal information from users in several ways:

3.1. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, or company information when you register, contact us, or subscribe to updates.
• Account information: Username, password (encrypted), and verification credentials when creating an account.
• Payment information: Billing name, address, and payment details (processed securely via third-party payment gateways).
• User submissions: Any messages, uploads, comments, or feedback you voluntarily provide.

3.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you access or interact with RealityChek, we automatically collect:

• Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and session statistics.
• Cookies and analytics data: Through Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and similar technologies to understand engagement and improve performance.
• Log files: Server logs used for security monitoring, diagnostics, and fraud detection.

3.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited data from integrated services, such as:

• Authentication providers (e.g., Auth0, Google, or social logins)
• Analytics and advertising partners
• Blockchain verifiers or signature registries, for cryptographic validation services

We process your data for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

1. To operate and maintain the Platform
   (User authentication, account management, and service delivery)
2. To improve functionality and security
   (Analyzing usage data, preventing abuse, detecting fraud)
3. To communicate with you
   (Responding to inquiries, sending updates, newsletters, and service notices)
4. To comply with legal obligations
   (Accounting, data retention, and lawful requests by regulators)
5. To personalize and enhance your experience
   (Customizing interface elements and content relevance)
6. To process transactions
   (Billing, subscriptions, and verification services)
7. For cryptographic verification services
   (Storing, transmitting, and confirming authenticity metadata across blockchain networks in line with your consent and our Terms)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent — when you opt into newsletters or certain data sharing
• Contractual necessity — to deliver the services you request
• Legitimate interests — for analytics, improvement, and fraud prevention
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws
• Public interest — in supporting truth verification and authenticity technologies

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at contact@realitychek.com.

RealityChek uses cookies, pixels, and local storage to:

• Maintain secure logins and session continuity
• Measure usage and improve service performance
• Support marketing analytics and retargeting campaigns

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable law.

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When no longer needed, data is securely deleted, anonymized, or removed from our systems and third-party processors.

We may share data in the following limited cases:

• Service providers and partners assisting with operations (hosting, payments, analytics, email automation)
• Legal compliance — when required by law, subpoena, or lawful process
• Corporate transactions — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• Blockchain verification partners — where necessary to register crypto-signatures or proof-of-authenticity data

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

RealityChek operates in Canada but may process data through secure cloud providers located in the United States, the European Union, and other jurisdictions.

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Where required, we implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards to ensure GDPR-compliant transfers.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:

• End-to-end encryption of sensitive data
• Firewalls, intrusion detection, and access controls
• Regular security audits and encryption of crypto-signature records
• Limited internal access based on role and necessity

Despite best efforts, no system is entirely secure. You use the Platform at your own risk.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase (delete) your data
• Withdraw consent for processing
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Data portability (transfer your data to another provider)

Requests can be submitted at any time to contact@realitychek.com. We will respond within applicable timeframes under PIPEDA and GDPR.

RealityChek is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us to delete it immediately.

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. Please review their respective privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

For questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

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RealityChek Privacy Officer‍

‍contact@realitychek.com
www.realitychek.com

This Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. While drafted to meet major global standards (GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA), we recommend obtaining independent legal review to ensure compliance with your specific operational jurisdictions and data practices.