# Introduction Before adding content to Legitimate you must verify your identity.\ We do this for a number of reasons: ### To make sure you are who you say you are When you create an account we lock in your first and last name. This ensures users can't create a profile that is fundamentally different from what their real identity is. If for example your ID has a first name of Bartholomew you may request that we update it to Bart as that is what you prefer. You can do this using the form located here. ### So people truly know the identity of the creator Legitimates ethos is about bringing truth and transparency to the internet. To do that we need to show the real author behind content. When you submit content to Legitimate it is indexed under your profile. Our applications and API then display your details to users that are viewing that content.
## Your documents are safe #### We know your data security is paramount, that’s why we’d like to tell you a bit about how we ensure it. The details you provide during the verification process are never held or even passed through Legitimates servers. We work with the most highly regulated and secure verification providers in the world to make sure that the highest standards of data handling and security are in place. \ \ We also promise to never hand over your details to any third party or partner company. {% embed url="" %} ### Document Handling The identity documents and information you supply during verification are stored in an encrypted format on servers, which are kept at Uptime Institute classified Tier III data centers compliant with TIA-942 and PCI DSS standards. The data centers are protected technically and guarded physically around the clock by specially audited security personnel. ### **Leading Encryption Technologies** All data transfered during verification is done over a protected channel with cryptographic encryption based on the TLS 1.2 protocol. Decryption keys are stored separately from the actual data, so anyone with malicious intent can’t get access to your sensitive data. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.legitimate.net/verifying-your-indentity/introduction-1.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.