This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Speak Opinion collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the http://www.speakopinion.com/ website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Speak Opinion. Speak Opinion is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Policy Statement contains information about our policy regarding the collection and use of data through market research surveys.
Research Survey Information
Personal information provided to Speak Opinion is confidential and is combined with information gathered from other survey participants, and reported in aggregate. In some cases, survey responses may be tied to other customer information that is provided by the client sponsoring the survey, and used for segmentation or analytical model building, but in no case will responses be used for individual marketing efforts, and no action will be taken toward an individual respondent simply because of his or her participation in the survey.
In case of an in-depth discussion between the client and the panelist we would seek prior approval from the Nestor to disclose their identity. For Online surveys we would never disclose the identity of Nestors.
Speak Opinion Survey Web Site
Personal information is safeguarded on secured systems and is used only for the purpose stated. In order to respond to an inquiry, an email address or other contact information may be requested when contacted through info@speakopinion.com. This information is shared with Speak Opinion employees on a need-to-know basis only.
Our web site may contain hyperlinks to web sites outside of Speak Opinion. Data collection privacy policies may be different on hyperlinked sites not owned by Speak Opinion; therefore, we recommend that you read the Privacy Policy Statement for each site visited.
Participants consent to the terms of the Speak Opinion Privacy Policy and the use of their information upon participating in an Speak Opinion survey.
E-mail Addresses and Communication
Speak Opinion may have personal email addresses in its email system or data files that are acquired through Clients who have provided email addresses for research purposes.
The CAN SPAM Act of 2003 applies specifically to commercial e-mails sent for the purpose of sales or direct marketing. Speak Opinion uses email as a means of communicating to known clients and customers. When e-mail is used to invite respondents to participate in surveys, the following processes are used to ensure we do not send SPAM:
We clearly identify ourselves and/or the client when sending an invitation
We provide contact information should there be any questions or concerns
Programming and Hosting
We provide the option to be removed from future email research invitations
We reuse email addresses only as a legitimate follow up to survey research
These processes ensure that we contact only those who could have an expectation of being contacted for research purposes.
Disclosure of Personal Information by Speak Opinion
Under certain circumstances, Speak Opinion may be required or permitted by law or court orders to collect, use, and / or disclose personal information; notice may not be required.
In the event of a sale, merger, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or acquisition Speak Opinion or a Speak Opinion business or business unit, the acquiring party would agree to be bound by the terms of the Speak Opinion Privacy Policy before any information would be transferred.
Personal information may also be disclosed when the survey instrument clearly states that the information will be disclosed or, when a participant makes a request during the survey that can only be fulfilled by disclosing information from the survey.
Access to Speak Opinion Data
Only authorized Speak Opinion Analytics employees, vendors, contractors or partners carrying out authorized business functions are allowed to access Speak Opinion Analytics data or databases.
Vendors, contractors, or partners who have access to survey information in connection with providing services for Speak Opinion are required, at a minimum, to sign a Confidentiality Agreement. The Confidentiality Agreement requires them to keep the information confidential; they are not permitted to use this information for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for Speak Opinion.
Speak Opinion employees are required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement in which they agree to keep all project and respondent personal information confidential. Employees who violate the Confidentiality Agreement are subject to disciplinary actions, including termination when appropriate.
Personal Information Security
Speak Opinion is committed to keeping personal data secure and will take all reasonable precautions to protect personal information from loss, misuse or alteration. This data is stored on our internal network servers that are protected by firewalls and other appropriate security mechanisms.
No method of transmission over the Internet, nor method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses "non personally identifiable information" and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc.
You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Children's Privacy
Speak Opinion does not knowingly make direct contact with children to participate in research activities. If we require survey information from children, we contact the parent or guardian to arrange the survey activities and we encourage the parent or guardian to closely monitor and participate in the survey activities.
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our Site from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
Changes is this Privacy Statement
Speak Opinion has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site; revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.
You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: info@speakopinion.com