Updating Personal Data
If you are looking to modify your phone number, you can easily change it through the Account settings in your World App profile. For more details, visit our Help Center Article: How do I update my account settings?
Deleting Personal Data
If you'd like to delete your personal data, you can do so in World App by following our guide. Once you've deleted your data in the app, if you'd like, you can go ahead and delete the app and any backup data that you may have.
You can also withdraw your consent to the Biometric Data Consent Form by visiting the Tools for Humanity Personal Data Request Form, where you can submit a request form for the Privacy Team to review. Make sure to fill in as much detail as possible, and to input a correct email address and phone number if the request is related to your account.
For more details and information about how we use and protect your personal information, please visit our Privacy Overview and Privacy Notice.
Other Privacy Requests
If you're a user, the best way to submit a privacy request is through our Privacy Portal. You can also access the portal through your World App by following these steps:
1. Go to Settings (Gear icon)
2. Tap on Security and Privacy
3. Select Privacy Portal
Our dedicated Privacy Support Team is ready to assist you with any questions about your personal information. They can provide guidance on the following:
- How to obtain a copy of your personal information
- How to delete your personal information
- How to modify your profile information (like your phone number)
Please remember to only submit requests related to privacy through the portal. If your inquiry is about something else, the Privacy Team won’t be able to help you through that channel.
What is considered a privacy request and what is not?
A privacy request is related specifically to your personal information and any concerns regarding its security. If you have questions about account access, lost passwords, changing phone numbers, or issues with operators, please contact our Support Team.
Additionally, if you have concerns about scams or fraud, these should also be directed to the Support Team, unless they involve the deletion of your personal information. For instance, if you wish to delete your World App data because you were under 18 when you opened the account, or if you were pressured to perform the iris verification and now you wish to delete your information, our Privacy Team can assist you with your rights in those situations.
Should I provide any personal information to verify my identity when contacting Privacy Support?
Generally, no, you don’t need to provide any additional personal information. The only information the Privacy Team requires is your email address to communicate with you. In very rare cases, they may ask for additional details about the time and location of your verification.
Please remember that you should not share sensitive information such as photos, Social Security numbers, ID numbers, addresses, or financial details with us. You don’t need this information to have a World ID, verify your identity, or receive Privacy Support. Keeping your information safe is our priority!
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