Organizations must only collect data that is necessary for the purposes that it is collected.

This basically means that organizations must be able to justify and provide explanation the reasons why the data is being collected. For example, a parcel delivery company would have to have a very good reason to be collecting personal data on individual’s political views.

At Take Part in Research, all data that we collect is collected for the purpose of providing you with paid market research opportunities. What’s more, is that you have complete control of the information that you provide.

Data must be accurate and true

Organizations can not hold falsified information on individuals. This also means that individuals have the right to change, delete or amend any data that is held relating to them.

At Take Part in Research, all data that we hold on you is manually inputted by you. You are able to amend the information on your profile at any time.

Furthermore, if you have any reason to believe we have inaccurate information about you, do get in touch. This will also enable us to provide you with more relevant market research, so it’s a win-win for all!

Data must be stored securely

Organizations must take steps to ensure that personal data that they possess is adequately protected, so it can not be accessed by individuals that should not have the right to access it.

Your data is stored securely on UK based data centres. We comply fully with GDPR at all times and are accredited with ISO27001 certification.

When data does leave our servers, we make sure to have your explicit consent, as this is almost always when you are booked onto a paid market research opportunity, and make sure to vet every client we work for to ensure that their data policies are up to our standards.

Store data only for as long as it’s needed

Your personal data is accessible for 12 months. During this period, this information can be used to provide you with suggestions for what market research you may be a good fit for.

After this, data is archived. This means that this data can only be accessed by our systems administrator, and not by general Roots staff.

Data is deleted after 3 years.

Data can only be used for what you give permission.

We will always get your permission before we do anything with your data. After all, you want to take part in research, and we are Take Part in Research!

When signing up to take part in research, you agree to our privacy policy. Here are the key points:

-We can use your data to find you suitable paid market research opportunities.

-This can include sharing your data for the purposes of including you in paid market research.

-This means we can use your information to contact you about market research opportunities, but you can opt out anytime.

-We can use your personal data to prepare, use and disclose statistical and demographic data regarding your use of our websites – for the purposes of improving the website for the benefit of you and our clients.

-See the full privacy policy here