1. Information We Collect
At OpinionPays, we collect information that allows us to match you with relevant research opportunities. This includes:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and contact information provided during registration.
- Demographic Data: Age, gender, location, employment status, and industry experience.
- Research Responses: The opinions and data you provide while participating in surveys and focus groups.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information used to ensure survey security and prevent fraud.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used exclusively for market research purposes. We use your information to:
- Identify and invite you to surveys that match your profile.
- Verify your identity and prevent multiple account creation.
- Process reward redemptions and payout requests.
- Improve the user experience of our platform.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal identifying information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your survey responses are shared with our research partners in an **anonymized and aggregated** format, unless you explicitly consent to sharing your identity for a specific study (e.g., a video focus group).
4. Security and Encryption
OpinionPays employs industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and secure firewalls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. We adhere to global data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, and follow the ESOMAR International Code on Market and Social Research.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your data. You may:
- Update or correct your profile information at any time via the Dashboard.
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deactivate your account and request the deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of specific research categories or email notifications.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our support team at support@opinionpays.com.