Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to EveryCRED (“we,” “our,” or “us”). 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 digital trust ecosystem and services at everycred.com and related applications (collectively, the “Platform”).
Personal Information
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Full name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Professional information (organization affiliation, job title)
- User profile information and images
- Credential-related information
- Identification documents (when required for verification)
- Organization details (for issuers)
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Platform:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and settings
- Usage data and interaction metrics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as detailed in our Cookie Policy)
Core Service Delivery
- Issuing and managing digital credentials
- Verifying credential authenticity
- Managing user accounts and profiles
- Providing customer support and service updates
Platform Improvement
- Analyzing platform usage and performance
- Enhancing security and fraud prevention
- Improving user experience and features
- Developing new services and capabilities
Communication
- Sending service notifications and updates
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Providing important security alerts
- Sharing relevant product information
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on:
- Your consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
- Industry-standard encryption protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Advanced access controls
- No direct storage of personal data on blockchain (only hash data)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Authorized Sharing
- With credential holders and issuers as part of the verification process
- With service providers who assist in platform operations
- With third parties when explicitly authorized by you
Legal Requirements
- When required by law or regulation
- To protect our legal rights
- To prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal processes
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections to your data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to certain data processing activities
International Data Transfers
When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Compliance with regional data protection laws
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account remains active
- Required to provide our services
- Necessary for legal compliance
- Needed for legitimate business purposes
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through:
- Platform notifications
- Email communications
- Website announcements
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
- Email: admin@everycred.com
- Address: Avdhesh House, 303, opp. Gurudwara, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054
Cookie Policy
Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Special Categories of Data
We only process special categories of personal data when explicitly authorized and necessary for our services.