Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2025
Introduction
FakeVerifier ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered news verification service.
By using FakeVerifier, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Email address and authentication credentials
- • Name and profile information (if provided)
- • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
- • Communication preferences and settings
Usage Information
- • Content you submit for verification (news articles, URLs, text)
- • Verification history and analysis results
- • Usage patterns and feature interactions
- • Token consumption and subscription data
Technical Information
- • IP address and device information
- • Browser type and version
- • Operating system and device identifiers
- • Usage analytics and performance data
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- • Process verification requests using AI analysis
- • Provide personalized results and recommendations
- • Maintain your verification history
- • Manage your account and subscription
Service Improvement
- • Enhance AI model accuracy and performance
- • Develop new features and capabilities
- • Analyze usage patterns for optimization
- • Conduct research and development
Communication
- • Send service updates and notifications
- • Provide customer support
- • Share important policy changes
- • Respond to your inquiries
Security & Compliance
- • Protect against fraud and abuse
- • Ensure service security and integrity
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Enforce our terms of service
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Data
FakeVerifier does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- • AI model processing and analysis (OpenAI, News APIs)
- • Payment processing (Stripe)
- • Cloud infrastructure and hosting (Vercel, Firebase)
- • Analytics and monitoring services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption.
Access Controls
Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms protect your data.
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Secure Infrastructure
Our infrastructure is hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant platforms.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- • Access your personal information
- • Update or correct your data
- • Download your verification history
- • Delete your account and data
Communication Preferences
- • Opt out of marketing communications
- • Control notification settings
- • Manage email preferences
- • Unsubscribe from updates
Contact Us: To exercise your rights or make privacy-related requests, please visit our contact page.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For general inquiries and support, please visit our contact page.
Email: PreethamDevulapally@gmail.com
Address: University of Westminster, London, UK
Project: Final Year Dissertation - FakeVerifier