Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement | Authentitas

This Privacy Statement explains how Authentitas AB (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement applies to our mobile and web applications that process government-issued identity documents (such as passports) to create blockchain-protected QR codes (“Digital Seal”) for embedding in posts, articles, images, videos, legal documents, and other media.

1. Data Controller

Authentitas is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:
Data Protection Officer: David Ratcliff, CEO
Email: enquiry@authentitas.com
Address: Sjöviksvägen 34, Stockholm 11759

2. Information We Collect
  • Identity Verification Data: Scanned images or digital copies of government-issued identity documents.
  • Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, nationality, and other details contained in the identity document.
  • Usage Data: Metadata regarding your interactions with our app, including device information, IP address, and usage logs.
  • Blockchain-Related Data: Data necessary to create and store your Digital Seal on the blockchain, ensuring its authenticity and integrity.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
  • Consent: By using our service and providing your identity document, you expressly consent to the processing of your personal data for identity verification and the creation of your Digital Seal.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of the contract between you and Authentitas.
  • Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing may occur where necessary for security, integrity, and verification of digital content, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden.
4. How We Use Your Data
  • Identity Verification: To verify your identity using the government-issued document provided.
  • Digital Seal Creation: To generate a blockchain-protected QR code (Digital Seal) that attests to authenticity.
  • Integration with External Platforms: To embed your Digital Seal in social media posts, news articles, blogs, websites, and legal documents.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To ensure system integrity and prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent activities.
  • Compliance and Auditing: To maintain records for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
  • Third Parties: We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share with trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements.
  • Blockchain Storage: Your Digital Seal is stored on a blockchain network. Only non-reversible data (cryptographic hashes) are stored on-chain.
  • International Transfers: If data is transferred outside the EEA, safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are applied.
6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or as required by law. After retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights
  • Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to restrictions.
  • Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer using the details above.

8. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including encryption, access controls, security assessments, and staff training.

9. Updates to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in practices, technologies, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, communicated through other channels.

10. Contact Us

Email: enquiry@authentitas.com
Address: Sjöviksvägen 34
Phone: +44 7512 792952

By using our app and providing your personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and consent to our data processing practices as described herein.