Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026 — Effective date: March 1, 2026
This policy includes disclosures required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), effective January 1, 2023.
1. Introduction & About Us
Verifyfed, Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") operates verifyfed.com and related services (the "Service"). Our principal place of business is located at 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1400, Arlington, VA 22209.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, with specific disclosures required by the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), effective January 1, 2023.
For privacy inquiries, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (703) 212-7999
Postal: Privacy Team, Verifyfed, Inc., 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1400, Arlington, VA 22209
2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:
| CCPA Category | Examples | Collected? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Real name, email address, IP address, account name | Yes | You directly; automatically |
| B. Personal Records (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80) | Name, address, telephone number | Yes | You directly |
| C. Protected Classifications | Age, veteran status (if applicable) | Limited / only if voluntarily provided | You directly (optional) |
| D. Commercial Information | Services requested, inquiry history | Yes | You directly; transactions |
| E. Biometric Information | Fingerprints, face/voice recognition data | No | — |
| F. Internet / Electronic Activity | Browsing history on our site, interaction with content | Yes | Automatically via cookies/analytics |
| G. Geolocation Data | Approximate location derived from IP address | Yes (approximate) | Automatically |
| H. Professional / Employment Info | Job title, employer, security clearance program role | Only if voluntarily provided | You directly |
| I. Sensitive Personal Information | Account credentials (if account created) | Yes (credentials only) | You directly |
2.1 Sources of Personal Information
- Directly from you — inquiry forms, security briefing requests, account registration, support requests;
- Automatically — cookies, server logs when you use our website;
- Third parties — analytics providers where you choose to interact with us via those platforms.
3. Business Purposes for Collection & Use
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to security briefing requests and inquiries;
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our identity verification platform and website;
- Communicating with you about our platform, compliance resources, and federal contractor security program guidance;
- Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve it;
- Security — detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities;
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal process;
- Enforcing our Terms of Service and other agreements.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers acting on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery) — under written contracts restricting use to providing services to us;
- Professional advisors — attorneys, accountants, auditors, under confidentiality obligations;
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities — when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety;
- Business transferees — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, with notice to you.
We have not sold or shared personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the past 12 months.
5. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:
Right to Know
Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, the business purpose, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed it.
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., completing transactions, security, legal obligations).
Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not currently sell or share personal information.
Right to Limit Sensitive Information Use
Limit our use of your sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide the requested service.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (703) 212-7999. We will verify your identity before processing requests. You may designate an authorized agent — the agent must provide written authorization signed by you.
We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you and may extend by an additional 45 days (90 days total).
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Inquiry and contact form submissions are retained for up to 3 years from the date of submission. Analytics data is retained per applicable service provider retention policies, typically 26 months.
7. Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include access controls, encryption in transit, and regular security reviews. No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies required for website operation and analytics cookies to understand site usage. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions, to exercise your rights, or to submit a complaint:
Verifyfed, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Team
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1400
Arlington, VA 22209
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (703) 212-7999