Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scrutiny Pulse ("we", "us", "our") provides a global research panel connecting respondents with market research studies. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all interactions with Scrutiny Pulse services including the website, member dashboard, survey participation, mobile interactions and communications (email/SMS).

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly, as well as data collected automatically:

• Account information: name, email, phone number, password (securely stored), country, language.
• Profile data: demographic, employment, healthcare credentials (for specialized panels), and screening responses.
• Survey responses: answers submitted to surveys; responses are used in research and typically aggregated/anonymized.
• Verification documents (optional): IDs, professional licenses when required for verification. These are stored securely and used only for verification.
• Technical data: IP address, device type, browser information, and cookies for fraud prevention, analytics, and session management.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent — when you opt-in to join the panel or select to participate in a particular study.
• Contractual necessity — to provide panel services and process rewards.
• Legitimate interests — for fraud prevention, quality assurance, product improvement, and analytics (balanced against your rights).

5. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Match you with relevant surveys and send invitations
• Administer surveys, verify responses and maintain panel quality
• Process rewards and payouts
• Provide customer support and communicate about your account
• Produce anonymized research outputs for clients

6. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:

• Clients: aggregated or anonymized research results. Identifiable data will only be shared with explicit consent.
• Service providers: payment processors, hosting, analytics, fraud-detection services (contractually bound to protect your data).
• Legal requests: where required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, session management, analytics, and fraud prevention. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or the cookie banner presented on first visit.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations and legitimate business needs. Survey responses used in research may be retained in anonymized form indefinitely.

9. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including secure storage, access controls, encryption for data in transit, and regular security reviews. However no system is completely secure and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. Your Rights

Subject to local law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. We may request verification of identity before fulfilling requests.

11. International Transfers

As a global service, we may transfer data to countries outside your jurisdiction. When transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms required by law.

12. Children

Our services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via your dashboard and email where appropriate.

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Last revised: February 2, 2026