Because EchoSim leverages high-dimensional AI to pre-simulate dating dynamics, maintaining identity authenticity is our absolute priority. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy against catfishing, scrapers, and faked user representations.
1. What is Selfie Verification?
Selfie Verification is a quick, secure liveness verification required for all EchoSim accounts to match with others. You will be prompted to record a short, 3D video selfie following dynamic head movements on screen (e.g., turning left, smiling).
- Biometric Validation: Our localized verification algorithm compares the face geometry of your video selfie with the profile photos you uploaded.
- Liveness Detection: Dynamic movements ensure that deepfakes, photos of screens, or printed papers cannot bypass our system.
2. Local-First Privacy Safeguards
Consistent with our zero-trust architecture, privacy is built directly into the verification process:
- Zero Storage Policy: We do not store your raw facial biometrics on central servers. Once verification is verified, the liveness 3D scan is instantly destroyed.
- No Third-Party Sharing: Your biometric vectors are never shared with or exposed to advertiser trackers or external cloud services.
3. Troubleshooting Verification Failures
If your verification is failing, please ensure:
- Lighting: Stand in a bright, evenly-lit room. Shadows across your face can trigger automated failures.
- Camera Lens: Clean your front-facing camera lens. Blur or dust can degrade scanning accuracy.
- Match Photos: Ensure your profile photos actually show you clearly without sunglasses, hats, or heavy filters blocking your facial structure.