1. Introduction
VerMa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the VerMa platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name, email address, and username
- Professional information (experiences, roles, companies)
- Social media profile links (LinkedIn, X/Twitter)
- Profile photo and avatar
- Employment verification documents you upload
Automatic Information
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process employment verifications using AI analysis
- Send verification requests to referees
- Generate trust scores for your professional profile
- Communicate service updates and support
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We share your information only in these cases:
- Public profiles: Information you choose to make public is visible to anyone accessing your profile link
- Referees: Verification requests send employment details to your listed referees
- Service providers: We use third-party services (Supabase, Resend, Anthropic) that may process your data
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our systems (except where required by law).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of communications
- Data portability
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@vermahub.com