Biometric Data Consent & Disclosure

Effective Date: June 1, 2025 — J Computer Solutions LLC

This disclosure explains how Project Aziz collects, uses, stores, and destroys biometric identifiers and information in compliance with applicable law, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and similar state laws.

Important Notice

By uploading photos or audio recordings to Project Aziz, you are providing biometric data. You must obtain the informed written consent of any person whose biometric data you submit before submitting it. Submitting biometric data for another person without their consent may violate state and federal law.

1. What We Collect

Project Aziz may collect and process the following biometric identifiers:

Facial geometry data — extracted from photographs uploaded to missing person cases for facial recognition matching;
Voice prints — derived from audio recordings uploaded to cases for voice recognition matching;
Retina/iris scans — if submitted via compatible field hardware devices.

2. Purpose of Collection

Biometric data is collected exclusively for the purpose of assisting in the identification and recovery of missing persons. Specifically, it is used to train AI recognition models that are deployed on field hardware (cameras, mesh nodes) to actively search for the missing individual. Biometric data is never sold, leased, or traded to third parties.

3. Retention Schedule

Biometric data is retained:

For the duration of an active missing person case;
For up to 3 years after a case is closed or the person is found, unless a shorter period is required by applicable law;
Illinois residents: data is destroyed within 3 years of collection or within 1 year of fulfilling the initial purpose, whichever is earlier.

4. Destruction

When the retention period expires, biometric data is permanently and irreversibly destroyed using industry-standard secure deletion methods. Backups containing biometric data are purged on the same schedule.

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

Biometric data may be shared only with: (a) law enforcement agencies directly involved in recovering the missing person; (b) technical subprocessors operating under written DPA agreements with equivalent protections; and (c) as required by court order or applicable law. We do not sell biometric data under any circumstances.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to: (a) know what biometric data we hold about you; (b) request deletion of your biometric data at any time; (c) revoke consent, which will result in deletion of your biometric data within 30 days. To exercise these rights, contact us via our contact page.

7. Security

Biometric data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 and TLS 1.3 respectively. Access is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis. We maintain a written security policy consistent with applicable regulatory requirements including CJIS Security Policy where applicable.

8. Contact

For biometric data requests or questions, contact J Computer Solutions LLC via our contact page or at privacy@projectaziz.com.