Selfish Software Ltd. - AI & Biometric Data Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
SELFISH SOFTWARE LTD. - AI & BIOMETRIC DATA POLICY
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
This Policy details how Selfish Software Ltd. ("Selfish," "we") processes biometric data and constitutes our written policy for biometric data retention and destruction as required by the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14/15(a)) and similar laws.
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1. DEFINITIONS
"Biometric Identifier" means a scan of hand or face geometry, as defined by applicable law.
"Biometric Information" means any information based on a biometric identifier used to identify an individual.
"Faceprint" means a numerical representation of facial features used for matching purposes.
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2. WHAT WE COLLECT
2.1 Biometric Data Collected
We collect biometric data in the form of facial geometry measurements ("faceprints") derived from:
2.2 Purpose
Biometric data is collected and used solely for the purpose of enabling facial recognition photo matching within our Service.
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3. CONSENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Event Host Responsibility
Event Hosts are responsible for obtaining written releases from all individuals depicted in photos they upload, including:
3.2 Guest Consent
Before uploading a selfie, Guests are informed:
1. Collection: We will capture a scan of facial geometry from the selfie
2. Purpose: To create a temporary biometric identifier for matching against event photos
3. Retention: The selfie and faceprint are immediately and permanently deleted after matching
4. No Sale: We do not sell, lease, or trade biometric data
By clicking the camera button, Guests provide written release for this collection as required by applicable law.
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4. DATA RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION
4.1 Schedule
| Data Type | Retention |
|-----------|-----------|
| Guest Selfie | Immediately deleted after matching |
| Guest Faceprint | Immediately deleted after matching |
| Event Biometric Index | Until Host deletion or 1 year maximum |
4.2 Destruction Protocol
4.3 No Backup of Guest Data
Guest selfies and temporary faceprints are never written to persistent storage or included in backups.
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5. PROHIBITION ON SALE AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from biometric data.
We do not disclose biometric data except:
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6. SECURITY
We protect biometric data using:
We store, transmit, and protect biometric data using a reasonable standard of care as required by applicable law.
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7. MULTI-JURISDICTION COMPLIANCE
7.1 Illinois (BIPA)
We comply with all requirements of 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq., including written consent, retention limits, destruction protocols, and prohibition on sale.
7.2 Texas (CUBI)
We do not capture biometric identifiers for commercial purposes without consent, do not sell or disclose them, and destroy them within a reasonable time.
7.3 Washington
We provide notice, obtain consent, and do not sell or trade biometric identifiers.
7.4 GDPR (EEA/UK)
Biometric data is processed only with explicit consent under Article 9(2)(a).
7.5 CCPA/CPRA (California)
We disclose biometric data collection, honor deletion requests, and do not sell biometric information.
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8. CONTACT
For questions about this Policy: info@selfish-events.com
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