Effective Date: May 16, 2026
VeriCheck Digital Authentication (“VeriCheck,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a digital media authenticity and deepfake verification service operated by T. Michelle and Associates, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information submitted through our services, websites, portals, communications, and investigations.
VeriCheck provides media authenticity reviews, deepfake analysis, metadata reviews, digital evidence handling, and related investigative support services for organizations, schools, businesses, attorneys, athletes, public agencies, and individuals.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
We may collect the following categories of information:
Name
Organization name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Billing information
Authorized representatives
Images
Videos
Audio recordings
Screenshots
Social media content
Metadata
File hashes
Upload timestamps
Device-related information contained in submitted files
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Access logs
Authentication records
Session activity
Submitted media may contain:
Facial imagery
Voice recordings
Biometric identifiers or biometric information
Sensitive personal information
VeriCheck does not intentionally collect biometric identifiers for commercial sale, advertising, or profiling purposes.
We use collected information to:
Conduct authenticity and deepfake assessments
Verify file integrity and provenance
Generate forensic and analytical reports
Maintain chain-of-custody documentation
Provide customer support
Improve service operations
Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Meet legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations
Preserve evidence when litigation or investigations are anticipated
Depending on the nature of the engagement, processing may occur based on:
Client consent
Contractual necessity
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations
Fraud prevention and security purposes
Written biometric consent where required by applicable law
Certain submitted media may contain biometric identifiers or biometric information, including facial imagery and voice characteristics.
Where required by law, including under:
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI)
Washington biometric privacy laws
VeriCheck may require written authorization or confirmation that appropriate consent has been obtained before processing such content.
VeriCheck:
Does not sell biometric data
Does not use biometric data for advertising
Does not use biometric data for unrelated commercial profiling
Retains biometric-related materials only as necessary for the requested service, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or evidence preservation
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
Service delivery
Security
Legal compliance
Evidence preservation
Litigation holds
Contract enforcement
Unless otherwise required:
Files may be deleted after case completion and applicable retention periods
Certain records may be retained longer where litigation, investigations, or legal obligations require preservation
Clients may request deletion of eligible information subject to legal and contractual limitations.
We do not sell personal information or submitted media.
We may disclose information:
To authorized client representatives
To service providers supporting secure infrastructure
To legal counsel
To courts, regulators, or law enforcement when legally required
To protect rights, safety, property, or legal interests
During investigations involving fraud, threats, or unlawful conduct
All disclosures are limited to legitimate business or legal purposes.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
Encryption in transit and at rest
Access controls
Role-based permissions
Multi-factor authentication
Audit logging
Secure evidence handling procedures
Restricted access to sensitive files
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
Clients submitting media represent that:
They have lawful authority to submit the content
They have obtained any required consents
The submission does not violate applicable laws or third-party rights
Clients remain responsible for ensuring lawful collection and disclosure of submitted materials.
Our services are not directed to children under 13. If submitted content involves minors, the submitting party represents they have authority to provide such materials for legitimate investigative, educational, legal, or safety purposes.
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights to:
Access certain personal information
Request correction
Request deletion
Limit certain processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request information about retained data
Requests may be subject to:
Identity verification
Legal obligations
Litigation holds
Security and fraud prevention requirements
VeriCheck may utilize third-party infrastructure, hosting, security, or processing providers. Such providers may process data solely to support VeriCheck operations under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.
VeriCheck services are intended primarily for United States-based operations. Data may be processed and stored within the United States.
VeriCheck provides probability-based authenticity assessments and forensic observations. Findings:
Are not guarantees
May involve AI-assisted analysis
Should not be interpreted as absolute determinations
May require additional legal, forensic, or investigative review
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.
A Service of T. Michelle and Associates, LLC
Email: privacy@tmassociatesllc.com
Website: https://www.tmassociatesllc.com/
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
Right to know
Right to delete
Right to correct
Right to limit certain sensitive personal information processing
VeriCheck does not sell personal information as defined under California law.
If biometric identifiers or biometric information are processed in connection with Illinois residents, VeriCheck will:
Provide notice regarding collection and use
Obtain required written authorization where applicable
Maintain retention and destruction procedures consistent with applicable law
Where VeriCheck reasonably anticipates litigation, investigations, regulatory review, or legal preservation obligations, certain records may be retained beyond ordinary deletion schedules until preservation obligations conclude.