Privacy Policy
Human Authenticity Registry (HAR)
Effective Date: 23rd June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Human Authenticity Registry (“HAR”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
HAR is an initiative exploring future approaches to human authenticity, digital identity, consent, and identity provenance in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, how it is protected, and the choices available to you.
By using HAR or submitting information through our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on your participation, we may collect:
Personal Information
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Country
Gender (if provided)
Ethnicity (optional, where applicable)
Month and Year of Birth (or Date of Birth, where requested)
Identity Images
If you choose to participate in HAR registration, we may collect:
Current selfies
Multiple head poses
Historical photographs
Other identity-related images voluntarily submitted by you
Image Metadata
Where available, we may process image metadata (EXIF), including:
Capture date
Device model
Camera settings
Resolution
Orientation
We use this information to improve authenticity records, organize identity timelines, and assist with quality review.
Device Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
Device type
Operating System
Browser
IP Address
Language preferences
This information helps improve platform reliability and security.
Communications
If you contact HAR, participate in surveys, or communicate with us, we may retain those communications.
3. Why We Collect Information
We collect information to:
Create and maintain HAR identity records
Generate HAR Identity Numbers
Verify participant uniqueness
Prevent duplicate registrations
Improve data quality
Maintain participant communication
Support future authenticity research
Improve HAR services
Develop future identity verification technologies
Maintain platform security
Operate referral programs
Respond to participant requests
4. Consent
Participation in HAR is voluntary.
You choose what information you submit.
By uploading photographs or identity information, you confirm that:
You own or have the right to submit the information.
The information relates to you.
You understand how the information will be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
Build your HAR profile
Generate your HAR Identity Number
Create your authenticity timeline
Improve future identity verification methods
Communicate with you
Provide Early Access updates
Improve the HAR platform
Conduct internal quality assurance
Where applicable and with appropriate consent, information may also support research into authenticity, identity verification, and responsible AI.
6. What We Do Not Do
HAR does not sell your personal information to advertisers.
HAR does not publish your private photographs without your permission.
HAR does not claim to prevent deepfakes or guarantee protection against identity misuse.
HAR is an initiative exploring future approaches to authenticity, identity, and consent.
7. Sharing Information
We may share limited information:
With trusted service providers assisting in operating HAR
When required by applicable law
To protect HAR, participants, or the public
During business restructuring or organizational changes
Where research collaborations occur, they will be governed by applicable agreements and participant consent where required.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
Operate HAR
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Improve future services
Retention periods may vary depending on participation and applicable laws.
10. Your Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your information
Correct inaccurate information
Update your profile
Withdraw participation
Request deletion of your information
Request a copy of certain information
Requests may be subject to identity verification.
11. Cookies
HAR may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain sessions
Improve website performance
Measure website usage
Enhance user experience
You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
12. International Users
HAR may process information in jurisdictions different from your own.
Where applicable, we will take reasonable steps to protect information transferred across borders.
13. Children’s Privacy
HAR is intended for individuals who meet the minimum participation age applicable in their jurisdiction.
If we become aware that information has been submitted without appropriate authorization where required, we may remove that information.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be available at:
https://harregistry.org
15. Contact
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
Email:
or
16. Transparency
HAR is built around three guiding principles:
Transparency
Consent
Human Authenticity
Our goal is to help explore future approaches to trusted identity while respecting participant choice and privacy.
We believe individuals should have a voice in how their authentic identity is represented in an increasingly AI-driven world.