Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Opale.io specializes in facilitating age verification by partnering with selected verification services. We prioritize the protection of your privacy and compliance with regulations. Opale.io is the data controller for the processing activities described in this policy.

2. Data Collection and Consent

Opale.io does not directly collect personal data but facilitates its collection by our partners for age verification, subject to legal obligations to protect minors.

The types of data collected depend on the chosen verification method and may include identification data such as images or information from identity documents.

Consent is affirmatively collected when users choose a verification method. Users may withdraw their consent at any time.

3. International Transfers

Depending on the verification method used, data may be stored within the European Economic Area or transferred to countries with adequate data protection arrangements, such as the United Kingdom, in accordance with the GDPR.

4. Security Measures

We apply rigorous security measures, including data encryption in transit and at rest, to ensure the protection of personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Data Retention

Age verification proofs are retained only for the duration strictly necessary to fulfill our legal or regulatory obligations.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to request access, rectification, or deletion of their personal data. For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise these rights, please contact us via our  contact form.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Opale.io uses technical cookies necessary for the operation of the service. We do not use tracking or analytical cookies without your explicit consent.

8. Local Storage Usage

We utilise the local storage variable “OPALE_STATUS” to store a digital signature from our backend. This signature is used exclusively to confirm whether a successful age verification has been completed on your device within the last 24 hours, allowing you to bypass the verification process on subsequent visits during this period. The information stored is not shared with any third parties nor is it used for data collection purposes. You can manually clear this data from your browser’s local storage settings at any time. Additionally, this variable is automatically cleared if you visit any of our partner sites after 24 hours from the initial verification.

9. Policy Updates

Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be communicated through our website.

10. Contact Us

For questions related to this policy or our privacy practices, please reach out to us through our contact form.

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