Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 10, 2025
1. Introduction
GlobalResearch ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.nbnjzy.com), use our survey research services, or interact with us. By accessing our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Data: Information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and company details when you request a quote, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Survey Data: Responses, opinions, demographic information, or other data you provide when participating in our surveys. This may include sensitive information, depending on the survey’s purpose.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user behavior, personalize content, and improve our services.
- Third-Party Data: Information obtained from third-party sources, such as survey panels or partners, with your consent or under applicable legal frameworks.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms (e.g., quote requests, newsletter subscriptions), participate in surveys, or communicate with us.
- Automated Technologies: Cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that track your activity on our website.
- Third Parties: Partners, survey panels, or service providers who provide respondent data or assist in delivering our services.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To design, administer, and analyze surveys, and to provide actionable insights to our clients.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and send newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent).
- Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior, optimize site performance, and enhance user experience.
- Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements, enforce our terms, or protect our rights and security.
- Marketing: To deliver targeted advertisements or content, where permitted by law and with your consent.
We process personal data based on legal grounds such as your consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, data analytics, or survey platforms) who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Clients: Aggregated or anonymized survey data may be shared with clients to provide insights, ensuring individual respondents cannot be identified.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court orders, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred, with appropriate safeguards.
- With Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your data for specific purposes.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure proper site functionality (essential cookies).
- Analyze site usage and performance (analytics cookies).
- Personalize content and ads (marketing cookies).
You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie consent tool or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website features. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
- Access controls and authentication protocols.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Despite our efforts, no system is entirely secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Restriction: Restrict processing of your data in certain cases.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or the sale of personal data (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at bids@opinixo.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA).
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure compliance through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance.
- Binding Corporate Rules or other safeguards for cross-border transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (e.g., analytics tools, survey platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. For example:
- Survey responses are retained until the project is complete, unless otherwise agreed.
- Contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Usage data is retained for analytics purposes, typically up to 24 months.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Significant changes will be communicated via email or a website notice.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
If you are in the EU and have unresolved concerns, you may contact your local data protection authority.
