Trust Center — Privacy

Protecting Information While Building Trust

Trust Should Never Come At The Expense Of Privacy

Trust and privacy are often viewed as competing priorities.

We believe they should work together.

TALEX is designed to help individuals and organizations build credibility through verification and trusted participation while maintaining appropriate privacy protections and controls.

Privacy is not an optional feature.

Privacy is a core component of trust.

Privacy Philosophy

TALEX is guided by a simple principle:

Trust systems should collect only what is necessary, use information responsibly, and provide meaningful transparency.

Why Privacy Matters

Trust infrastructure often involves sensitive information.

Examples include:

• Identity Information
• Education Records
• Employment Records
• Membership Information
• Business Information
• Verification Documents

Without appropriate safeguards, trust systems can create privacy risks.

TALEX seeks to balance trust creation with privacy protection.

Privacy Principles

TALEX follows several core privacy principles.

Transparency

Participants should understand:

• What information is collected
• Why information is collected
• How information is used
• Who may access information
• How long information may be retained

Transparency helps build confidence.

Consent

Whenever appropriate and legally required, information should be collected and processed with valid consent or another lawful basis.

Participants should not be surprised by how their information is used.

Data Minimization

Only information necessary for legitimate purposes should be collected.

Examples:

• Verification
• Reputation Building
• Relationship Verification
• Platform Operations
• Compliance Obligations

More data does not automatically create more trust.

Purpose Limitation

Information should only be used for legitimate and disclosed purposes.

Examples:

Information should not be used in ways inconsistent with those purposes.

Accuracy

Reasonable efforts should be made to maintain accurate information.

Participants may be provided opportunities to update or correct information where appropriate.

Security

Privacy depends on security.

Information should be protected through appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

Accountability

Privacy protections require governance.

TALEX maintains policies, procedures, and controls designed to support responsible data handling.

Categories Of Information

The exact information collected may vary depending on platform features and services used.

Account Information

Examples:

• Name
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• Login Credentials

Purpose:

Support account management and platform access.

Verification Information

Examples:

• Government Identification
• Certificates
• Licenses
• Educational Records
• Employment Records

Purpose:

Support verification activities.

Relationship Information

Examples:

• Employment Relationships
• Educational Relationships
• Membership Relationships
• Client Relationships
• Supplier Relationships

Purpose:

Support relationship verification and trust signals.

Organization Information

Examples:

• Business Registration
• Organization Details
• Authorized Representatives
• Verification Information

Purpose:

Support organizational participation and trust infrastructure.

Activity Information

Examples:

• Verification Requests
• Profile Activity
• Platform Interactions
• Trust Signal Activity

Purpose:

Support operations, security, and trust services.

How Information Is Used

Information may be used for purposes such as:

• Verification
• Relationship Confirmation
• Reputation Services
• Trust Signal Generation
• Security
• Fraud Prevention
• Compliance
• Customer Support

Information should only be used for legitimate purposes.

Visibility & Disclosure

Not all information is publicly visible.

TALEX seeks to separate:

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This helps support trust without unnecessary disclosure.

Examples Of Private Information

Typically not intended for public display:

• Government IDs
• Verification Documents
• Internal Verification Records
• Security Information
• Sensitive Personal Information

Access is generally restricted.

Examples Of Trust Signals

May be visible depending on platform settings and applicable rules:

• Verified Identity
• Verified Graduate
• Verified Employee
• Certification Verified
• Membership Verified

Trust signals communicate confidence without exposing underlying documentation.

Participant Controls

TALEX seeks to provide meaningful participant control where practical.

Examples may include:

• Profile Management
• Visibility Settings
• Verification Requests
• Consent Management
• Information Updates

Control supports responsible participation.

Data Retention

Information may be retained based on:

• Verification Requirements
• Security Requirements
• Legal Obligations
• Operational Requirements
• Compliance Obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the information involved.

Additional details are available within the Data Retention Policy.

Data Deletion

Depending on applicable laws and circumstances, participants may request deletion of certain information.

However, some information may need to be retained for purposes such as:

• Legal Obligations
• Security
• Fraud Prevention
• Audit Requirements
• Verification Integrity

Deletion rights may therefore be subject to limitations.

Participant Rights

Depending on applicable laws, participants may have rights relating to:

• Access
• Correction
• Deletion
• Restriction
• Objection
• Data Portability

Availability may vary based on jurisdiction and circumstances.

Cross-Border Data Considerations

TALEX may support users and organizations across multiple jurisdictions.

As a result, information may be processed or stored across different locations, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

TALEX seeks to implement appropriate safeguards where required.

Privacy & Verification

Verification activities may require sensitive information.

TALEX seeks to:

• Limit Collection
• Protect Documents
• Restrict Access
• Maintain Auditability

Verification should strengthen trust without unnecessarily increasing privacy risks.

Privacy & Relationships

Relationship verification should respect:

• Participant Rights
• Consent Requirements
• Data Minimization
• Disclosure Controls

Only information necessary to support legitimate relationship verification should be processed.

Privacy & Trust Anchors

Trust Anchors should only receive access necessary to perform legitimate verification or confirmation activities.

Trust Anchor participation does not grant unrestricted access to participant information.

Privacy & Security

Privacy protections are supported by security controls including:

• Access Controls
• Monitoring
• Audit Logging
• Encryption
• Incident Response Procedures

Privacy and security work together.

Privacy & Compliance

TALEX seeks alignment with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

Examples include:

Philippines

• Data Privacy Act of 2012
• National Privacy Commission Guidance

International Principles

• GDPR Principles
• Privacy By Design
• Data Protection Best Practices

Compliance obligations may vary by jurisdiction.

Privacy Limitations

Privacy protections support responsible participation.

However, privacy protections do not eliminate:

• Security Risks
• Human Error
• Regulatory Obligations
• Legal Disclosure Requirements

TALEX seeks to manage these risks responsibly.

Privacy Governance

Privacy is supported through:

• Policies
• Standards
• Controls
• Oversight
• Accountability Mechanisms

Governance helps ensure privacy remains a core operational priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my information sold?

TALEX is designed as a trust infrastructure platform, not a data brokerage platform.

Please refer to the Privacy Policy for details regarding information use and disclosure.

Are my verification documents public?

No.

Verification documents are generally protected and not intended for public display.

Can I control what is visible?

TALEX seeks to provide visibility and disclosure controls where practical and legally permissible.

Can I request deletion?

Depending on applicable laws and circumstances, deletion requests may be available.

Certain information may need to be retained for legitimate reasons.

Why does TALEX need my information?

Information is collected to support verification, trust infrastructure, security, compliance, and platform operations.

Privacy Summary

Privacy is essential to trust.

Guiding Principle

Trust should empower people.

Trust should not require unnecessary exposure.

Privacy should be respected at every stage of the trust lifecycle.

TALEX exists to help individuals and organizations build trust while maintaining appropriate control over their information, relationships, and reputation.

Review The Privacy Policy

Learn how information is collected, used, protected, and retained.

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This page serves as the authoritative privacy reference inside the Trust Center. It is written for users, enterprises, universities, regulators, auditors, Trust Anchors, and compliance stakeholders who need a deeper understanding of how privacy is integrated into the TALEX trust framework while remaining aligned with Philippine and international privacy principles.