Company Overview

BackgroundChecks.com is a preeminent provider of comprehensive background screening services, offering an extensive database of criminal convictions and serving businesses of all sizes nationwide. With its founding in the late 1990s, BackgroundChecks.com has been a driving force in the industry. It is a founding member of the PBSA and a co-founder of the Expungement Clearinghouse.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, BackgroundChecks.com employs a team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing innovative and reliable services. As the nation's leading provider of background checks, they are committed to providing their clients with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Their database is constantly updated with the latest criminal convictions, making it the most comprehensive source of its kind.

They offer various services designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Their services include criminal history checks, sex offender registry searches, terrorist watchlist checks, and more.

Over 100,000 individuals and companies worldwide rely on BackgroundChecks.com for public records research. Businesses use their services to screen job applicants, verify credentials, and monitor employee compliance with background check policies. 

Landlords use their tenant screening services to screen prospective tenants and keep their rental property safe. Individuals use their background check services to run checks on potential partners, neighbors, and others.

With over 650 million criminal records and 22 million photos, BackgroundChecks.com has one of the industry's largest online criminal conviction databases. Their easy-to-use web ordering dashboards make online managing of screening programs effortless, and their US-based customer service team is always ready to deliver personalized service by phone or email.

Type Of Consumer Data Collected

BackgroundChecks.com collects a variety of data from consumers, including:

• Identity data such as name, aliases, user name, driver's license number, social security number, passport number, and similar identifiers.

• Contact details such as billing address, email address, and telephone numbers.

• Characteristic data such as birthdate and sex.

• Transactional data such as payments to us and other details about purchases of our products and services.

• Technical data such as IP address, login data, browser type, and version.

• Credit data such as information about amounts owing and payments to creditors

• Biometric data such as facial imagery, fingerprints, and physical descriptions such as eye color and height. 

• Profile data such as interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.

• Usage data such as information about the use of our website, products, and services.

How Is Consumer Data Collected?

BackgroundChecks.com collects data from consumers in a variety of ways, including:

• Direct interactions with consumers, such as when someone completes online forms or purchases products and services from them.

• Automated consumer interactions, such as when someone visits their website or uses their products and services.

• Third-party sources, such as business partners, service providers, social media platforms, and publicly available databases.

How Is Consumer Data Used?

BackgroundChecks.com may use consumer data for a variety of purposes, including:

• To provide and improve their products and services.

• To process and fulfill orders for their products and services.

• To manage their website and platform.

• To communicate with consumers about their accounts.

• To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, illegal activity, or violations of their terms and conditions.

• To personalize their website, products, and services for consumers.

• To provide customer support.

• To conduct research and analysis.

• To develop new products and services.

The Rights Given Under CCPA, FCRA, GDPR, And DPA

When it comes to the rights of consumers, BackgroundChecks.com is subject to a variety of laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Data Protection Act (DPA). Under these laws, consumers have the right to:

• Opt-out of the sale of their personal information.

• Access the personal information that is being collected.

• Request that their personal information be deleted.

• Not be discriminated against by BackgroundChecks.com for exercising their rights under these laws.

How To Request Deletion Of Your Data?

To request the deletion of your data, please contact BackgroundChecks.com under the CCPA by emailing them at info@backgroundchecks.com Or call them at 866-300-8524

You will need to provide them with your full name, email address, and telephone number so that they can verify your identity. Once their representatives have verified your identity, they will delete your data within 30 days.