Privacy Policy:

Last updated: 01.10.2026

1. Introduction

DATA FACTORY LTD
Registration Number: HE 478941
Type: Private Limited Company
Registered in Cyprus

(“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the ClearCheck platform (“ClearCheck”, the “Service”), available at https://clearcheck.io and related subdomains.

ClearCheck is designed to support employment-related background check reporting workflows. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, process, and protect personal information in connection with the Service.

If you have questions regarding this Policy, please contact us at:
info@clearcheck.io


2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website

  • Registered users of the ClearCheck platform

  • Customers who purchase background check reports

  • Affiliates and partners interacting with ClearCheck

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that may be linked from ClearCheck.


3. Controller and Processor Roles

For purposes of applicable data protection laws:

  • Customers are the data controllers for any personal data submitted into ClearCheck for background check purposes.

  • DATA FACTORY LTD acts as a data processor, processing such data solely on documented instructions from the customer.

We do not determine the purpose or legality of customer searches and do not verify the accuracy of customer-provided data.

Customers are solely responsible for:

  • Ensuring a lawful basis for data processing

  • Obtaining all required authorizations and disclosures (including under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), where applicable)

  • Ensuring accuracy and relevance of submitted data


4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide

This may include:

  • Name, email address, company name

  • Account credentials

  • Billing and transaction details

  • Communications with support

  • Affiliate or partner registration details

4.2 Information Processed on Behalf of Customers

When customers run background check reports, we process personal data strictly as instructed, which may include:

  • Identity and address-related data

  • Public record indicators

  • Other employment screening inputs permitted by law

4.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Usage logs related to system performance and security


5. How We Use Personal Information

We process personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing access to the ClearCheck platform

  • Account creation, authentication, and administration

  • Report generation and delivery

  • Billing and payment processing

  • Customer support and communications

  • Platform security, fraud prevention, and audit logging

  • Legal and regulatory compliance

We do not sell personal data.


6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, processing is based on:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement)

  • Customer instructions (processor role)


7. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information:

  • To service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics)

  • To comply with legal obligations or lawful government requests

  • To protect the rights, security, or integrity of ClearCheck

  • In connection with a corporate transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition)

All disclosures are limited to what is necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.


8. International Data Transfers

As an EU-based company serving US customers, personal data may be processed outside the country of origin.

We implement appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections, to support lawful cross-border transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.


9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ClearCheck uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality

  • Security

  • Performance analytics

You may control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookies Policy.


10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service

  • Meet legal and accounting obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Customer accounts inactive for 24 months may be deleted, subject to legal retention requirements. Customers may request deletion where permitted by law.


11. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Receive information about how your data is processed

Requests can be submitted to: info@clearcheck.io


12. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


13. Third-Party Services

ClearCheck may integrate with or link to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and their policies govern their use of your data.


14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of ClearCheck constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.


15. Contact Information

DATA FACTORY LTD
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://clearcheck.io