Building a trustworthy marketplace is one of our number one goals at Hipcamp. To help ensure that people are who they say they are, we have partnered with Persona, an ID verification company that allows individuals to securely and easily verify their identity in seconds. Click here for answers to some FAQs about verifying your identity with Persona.
How to verify your identity
- Go to your Property page and select Edit property details
- Select Verify your identity now
- A window will appear, click Begin verifying to continue
- Choose whether you will provide a drivers license, ID card, or passport
You have a few options for how to provide your ID
- Camera icon: If you have a webcam for your computer, you can click the camera icon to activate your webcam and take a photo of your ID to submit it that way.
- Continue on another device:
- Via text message: You’ll be texted a link that you can open on your phone which will prompt you to take a photo of your ID and submit it to complete the verification process. This is the easiest option.
- Via email: If you have access to the internet but no cell service where you live, choose the option to continue via email. You will be sent an email to complete the process and be sure to open the email on your phone. The email will prompt you to take a photo of your ID with your phone.
If your ID verification has failed, here are some reasons why and what you can do
Non-live photo taken
For our verification to work properly, we need Hosts to upload live captured IDs. This means you will not be able to upload pictures you have already taken and pictures of the ID on a computer screen will be declined. If you are uploading for a business and the property owner is elsewhere, you can send them a verification link using the continue on another device function mentioned above.
The ID has already been verified on another account
If you have another account, even under a different email using the same ID, the verification will fail. If this is the case, you will need to continue the onboarding process using your other account. If you've forgotten the password, you can use our guide here: How do I change my password?
Blurry / Information could not be extracted
Do your best to take a clear photo of your ID document so the verification can be successful. Make sure the photo is taken in a well-lit location and that there isn't a glare on your ID. Try not to cover any part of your ID with your finger - it's best to place it on a flat surface and take the photo that way.
We want to make sure this is a simple process for everyone to go through, and we'd like to hear from you if anything was challenging or unexpected about the ID verification process. Please file a support ticket to let us know!
FAQs
Is my personal information being stored?
Persona, the company we have partnered with, stores limited data related to your ID for a limited amount of time in case an issue is flagged that requires a manual review (such as an ID being flagged for fraud). The data is then automatically deleted by Persona, and Hipcamp only records that you as a Hipcamp community member successfully verified your identity.
How does Persona address data privacy?
Persona is GDPR and CCPA compliant, and they have a robust privacy program that includes secure data transfer and processing practices. They are certified under the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Frameworks.
How does Persona address security?
Persona implements bank-grade security and is certified for SOC 2, a leading global security framework. You can review their security page for more details about their commitment to security.