Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your data, maintain GDPR compliance, and ensure transparent privacy practices for our free ID validation service.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Identique is a free, open-source ID validation tool designed with privacy at its core. We believe in transparency, minimal data collection, and giving users full control over their information. Our service processes ID validation requests in real-time without storing sensitive data.
Transparency
Clear communication about data practices
Security First
Industry-standard encryption and protection
Minimal Collection
Only essential data is processed
User Control
You maintain control over your data
Information We Collect
Validation Data
When you use our ID validation tool, we temporarily process the ID numbers you submit for validation purposes only. This data is not stored permanently and is only used to provide real-time validation results.
Analytics Data
We collect anonymous usage statistics through Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. This includes page views, navigation patterns, and feature usage. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
Technical Information
We automatically collect standard technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system. This information is used solely for security, troubleshooting, and service improvement.
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
Your submitted data is processed in real-time to provide ID validation results. We do not store, log, or retain the ID numbers you validate after the validation request is completed.
Service Improvement
Anonymous analytics help us understand usage patterns, identify popular features, and improve the overall user experience. We use this data to make informed decisions about feature development and service enhancements.
Security & Protection
Technical information is used to protect our service from abuse, detect fraud, prevent security breaches, and ensure the stability and reliability of our platform.
Data Protection & Security
Encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. This ensures that your validation requests cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorized parties.
No Permanent Storage
We do not permanently store ID numbers submitted for validation. Once your validation request is processed and results are returned, the data is immediately discarded from our systems.
Access Controls
Access to our systems and any temporary data is strictly controlled and limited to authorized personnel only. We implement role-based access controls and regular security audits.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and respect the privacy rights of users in the European Union and worldwide. You have the right to access, rectify, and delete your personal data.
Data Minimization
We follow the principle of data minimization, collecting only the minimal amount of information necessary to provide our service. We do not collect unnecessary personal information.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your data and can opt-out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using browser extensions that block tracking scripts.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions. The data collected is anonymized and does not include personally identifiable information. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Hosting & Infrastructure
Our service is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure that complies with industry-standard security practices. All data transmission is encrypted, and our hosting providers maintain SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications.
Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies to provide and improve our service:
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track anonymous usage statistics and improve user experience.
- Functional Cookies: Essential cookies required for the service to function properly.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
Data Retention & Deletion
No Long-Term Storage: ID numbers submitted for validation are processed in real-time and are not stored in our databases. Once your validation request is completed, the data is immediately discarded.
Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention policies (typically 26 months). This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
Technical Logs: Server logs containing IP addresses and technical information are retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, after which they are automatically deleted.
Questions About Privacy?
We're committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency. If you have questions about our privacy practices or want to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out.
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.