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    World Check compiles information from public record sources. We do not create and cannot confirm the accuracy, truthfulness, or adequacy of such information. We do not confirm any user data presented by our members. Information should not be used to determine a consumer's eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or for any other purpose mentioned in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC § 1681 et seq. ("FCRA"). World Check is not a "consumer reporting agency" and does not provide "consumer reports" in accordance with the FCRA. We do not provide data consisting of consumer credit reports, criminal histories, or employment investigations. World Check does not verify or evaluate each piece of information and does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided in its reports. By using our services, you agree not to use our information to make decisions about consumer eligibility, including but not limited to credit, insurance, employment, or housing. Anyone who uses our reports or information to violate federal or state law or regulations will no longer be permitted to use our services. You may not use our information to stalk, harass, or commit any illegal or immoral act against any individual. World Check does not provide facial recognition tools. Uploading images of minors under 18 is strictly prohibited.

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    Privacy Policy

    Hello! In this document, we present our Privacy Policy, which contains all the necessary information for you - Customer, Cardholder or Buyer - as a Data Subject, to know how we use your Personal Data in offering and making our Solutions and Platforms available, always in compliance with applicable legislation requirements.

    1. Worldcheck as Personal Data Controller

    Regarding the Processing of Personal Data of Worldcheck customers, Worldcheck acts mainly as a Personal Data Controller. Below are more details about the Personal Data Processing carried out by Worldcheck as Controller.

    Personal Data Collection

    • We collect Personal Data directly from you when you register for an account, subscribe to our services, or interact with our Platform. We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, and usage data.

    Types/Categories of Personal Data that may be Processed

    • Registration data: During account creation, we collect your name, email address, and phone number;
    • Navigation data: IP address, access times, and cookie identifiers used to improve our service;
    • Usage data: Information about how you interact with our platform.

    Legal Bases and Purposes of Personal Data Processing

    • All Personal Data is processed ethically, according to security and confidentiality standards applicable to our market and in accordance with applicable legislation. The main purposes include: - Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;
    • Execution of contracts and procedures related to them;
    • Legitimate interest in risk analysis, fraud prevention, service improvement, and marketing activities;
    • Defense of rights in judicial, administrative, or arbitral proceedings;
    • Credit analysis and protection;
    • Prevention of fraud and security of Data Subjects;
    • Collection of consent for specific cases.

    Sharing of Personal Data

    • Respected legal limits, Personal Data we Process may be shared with: - Partners and Affiliates, for offering Solutions and Platforms, credit analysis, marketing activities, and fraud prevention;
    • BCB-authorized institutions and payment market participants;
    • Service providers, vendors, and commercial partners, in Brazil and abroad;
    • Public authorities to comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
    • New businesses in case of mergers or acquisitions.

    International Transfer of Personal Data

    To meet security and Personal Data protection standards compatible with our market, international transfer of your Personal Data may occur. We may use partners located abroad that offer technical infrastructure or international payment arrangements. In these cases, we will adopt measures in accordance with regulations and our policies, always observing principles, Data Subject rights, and the Personal Data protection regime.

    Security and Confidentiality of Personal Data

    We implement security measures to protect our systems and Personal Data databases according to international standards such as PCI-DSS, ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST. Measures include: Personal Data encryption, access control, firewalls, internal security policies, periodic penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis. Despite our efforts, considering the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee that malicious agents will not be able to access or misuse your Personal Data.

    Personal Data Retention Period

    Personal Data will be Processed for the time necessary for activity execution, observed the need and relevance for Processing purposes, security measures in our policies, and applicable Contract and regulatory provisions. Retention must be justifiable depending on the Processing purpose and observe regulatory retention periods.

    Data Subject Rights

    • When acting as Controllers, we ensure the exercise of your applicable rights: - Information and access to your Personal Data;
    • Correction or updating of inaccurate data;
    • Anonymization, blocking, and/or deletion;
    • Portability;
    • Information about sharing with public and private entities;
    • Possibility of not providing consent;
    • Revocation of consent;
    • Opposition to Processing;
    • Review of automated decisions. You may exercise your rights through our Privacy Portal.

    2. Worldcheck as Personal Data Operator

    Considering that Worldcheck's main activity is providing Solutions and Platforms to Customers, except in the hypotheses described above, we will Process Personal Data on behalf of our Customers, as established in the Contract. In such situations, Worldcheck will be considered a Personal Data Operator. In cases where Worldcheck acts as Operator, rights must be exercised directly with the Controller.

    3. Contact Channel

    In case of questions, you may contact our Data Protection Officer through our Privacy Portal.

    4. Changes to Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy is subject to changes and updates by Worldcheck at any time, to allow continuous improvement of our Solutions and Platforms and provide you with increasing transparency. In case of relevant changes, Customers will be notified. We recommend regularly consulting this Privacy Policy to stay updated on the Processing of your Personal Data.

    5. Defined Terms

    • Affiliate and Partner: companies in Worldcheck's economic group and/or strategic partners;
    • Customer: natural or legal person who contracts Worldcheck's Solutions and Platforms;
    • Controller: natural or legal person responsible for main decisions regarding Personal Data Processing;
    • Personal Data: any information capable of identifying a Data Subject;
    • Operator: natural or legal person who Processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller;
    • Solution and Platform: all products and services made available by Worldcheck;
    • Data Subject: natural person to whom Personal Data refers;
    • Processing: any operation performed with Personal Data.