The Age Verification Authority (AVA) is dedicated to establishing and enforcing standards for digital age verification. Our mission is to ensure that age checks are secure, simple, and privacy-focused. By becoming AVA-certified, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to responsible age verification.

How to get certified?

Getting certified with AVA is a straightforward process. Businesses need to complete an application, undergo an assessment, and meet our established standards. Once approved, you will receive your certification and can start displaying the AVA badge.

Why is certification important?

Certification from AVA enhances your business's credibility and trustworthiness in the digital marketplace. It assures customers that you are committed to responsible age verification practices. Additionally, it helps you comply with legal requirements and industry standards.

Any business that conducts age verification can apply for AVA certification. This includes online platforms, service providers, and retailers. We welcome applications from companies of all sizes and sectors.

What are the benefits?

Becoming AVA-certified offers numerous benefits, including enhanced customer trust and improved compliance with regulations. It also provides access to resources and support from AVA. Furthermore, certified partners can showcase their commitment to privacy and security.

Privacy Policy

Privacy and Data Protection Policy

Effective date: July 29, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and explains Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Definitions & Interpretation

Words with initial capital letters have specific meanings defined in this section. These definitions apply whether the words appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account

means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

Affiliate

means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.

Company

(referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Age Verification Authority, a company incorporated in spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, a limited liability company incorporated in Poland, registered with the National Court Register under KRS number 0001092719, with its registered office at Pl. Władysława Andersa 3, 11th floor, 61-894 Poznań, Poland.

Cookies

are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

Country

refers to: Poland

Device

means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.

Personal Data

is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Service

refers to the Website.

Service Provider

means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed to facilitate the Service, provide the Service on behalf of the Company, perform services related to the Service, or assist the Company in analysing how the Service is used.

Usage Data

refers to data collected automatically, either generated by use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, duration of a page visit).

Website

refers to https://www.ageverificationauthority.org/

You

means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First name and last name

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect information automatically, including the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, IP address, mobile operating system, mobile browser type, and other diagnostic data.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies include cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts used to collect and analyse information and improve the Service.

Cookies or Browser Cookies

A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. If You do not accept Cookies, some parts of the Service may not function properly.

Web Beacons

Certain sections of our Service and emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs) that allow the Company to count users or analyse usage patterns.

Cookies may be Session Cookies or Persistent Cookies.

We use:

Necessary / Essential Cookies
- Type: Session Cookies
- Purpose: Required for core functionality and security
Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Purpose: Record cookie consent preferences
Functionality Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings

For more information about the cookies We use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit the Cookies section of this Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Service
To manage Your Account
To perform contracts and deliver services
To contact You regarding updates or communications
To provide information about related services (unless You opt out)
To manage and respond to Your requests
For business transfers or restructuring
For analytics, performance monitoring, and service improvement

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share Your information:

With Service Providers
During business transfers
With Affiliates
With business partners
With other users where information is publicly shared
With Your consent

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including legal, regulatory, dispute resolution, and enforcement obligations.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless needed for security or legal requirements.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed and stored outside Your country of residence. By providing Your information, You consent to such transfers.

We take reasonable steps to ensure data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to request deletion of Your Personal Data.

You may update, amend, or delete Your information via Your Account settings (if applicable) or by contacting Us directly. Certain information may be retained where required by law.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose Personal Data if required by law or valid legal process.

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose data to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect Company rights or property
Prevent wrongdoing
Protect user or public safety
Limit legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially acceptable technical and organisational measures to protect Your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Children’s Privacy

The Service does not address individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under 18. If such data is identified, it will be deleted.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by Us. We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and, where appropriate, by email or Service notice.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact Us:

By email: privacy@ageverificationauthority.org