EMC Research Privacy Policy

Last modified: October 25, 2023

Introduction

EMC Research, Incorporated (“Company” or “We”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This privacy policy identifies the personal data we collect about you via our website or services, describes how we use and protect it, and outlines your choices regarding its use. This policy applies to information we collect:

On this website.
Through publicly available sources.
Through third parties.
In person.

It does not apply to information collected through other means, including other websites operated by the Company or third parties. By accessing or using this website, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change over time, so please check it periodically for updates.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

Through our survey research work, we collect various types of information, including:

Personally identifiable information, such as name, postal address, email address, or other identifiers.
Non-identifiable data about you.
Internet connection details and IP address filtering.

We may also collect demographic information like age or date of birth, which is disassociated from personal data and used strictly for statistical and analytical purposes. We collect this information from:

You directly (online or in person).
Participation in our surveys.
Publicly available sources (e.g., voter lists).
Commercially available lists and research partners.
Third-party business partners or clients.

By providing your phone number online, you agree to receive text messages from EMC Research. Standard message and data rates may apply.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

To invite individuals to participate in surveys.
To contact individuals for opinions on various topics.
To validate survey responses.
To gather demographic information for analysis.
To perform statistical modeling.
To pay incentives for survey participation.
To enhance the user experience on our website.
For any other disclosed purpose with your consent.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose aggregated, non-identifiable information freely. However, we only disclose personal information for the purposes stated in this policy:

To our subsidiaries and affiliates.
To contractors and service providers supporting our business.
In the event of mergers, restructuring, or asset transfers.
To fulfill the purpose for which it was provided.
With your consent.

Additionally, we may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of EMC Research, its customers, or others.

Rights to Access and Correct Your Information

You may contact us at info@emcresearch.com to:

Request access to your personal information.
Correct or delete any personal data provided to us.

We may not accommodate certain requests if they conflict with legal obligations. Your rights under applicable data protection laws may include:

The right to be informed about data use.
The right to access your personal data.
The right to correct inaccurate data.
The right to opt out of processing your data.
The right to be notified in case of a data breach.

California residents may have additional personal information rights. Please email us for details.

Data Security

We have implemented security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption and security protocols.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The last modification date is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy, please email us at info@emcresearch.com.