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Privacy Policy

Concerto Research Inc. hereafter referred to as “Concerto Research” is committed to respecting the privacy of the following 7 groups in addition to requesting it for ourselves:

A) The public visiting our website

B) Our Clients

C) Our Shoppers

D) Panel Members

E) Survey RespondentsF) Focus Group Member

G) Concerto Research Inc.

A. Visitors to our website – A visitor is any person visiting concerto research websites concerto research is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors to our website. We do not automatically gather any personal information from visitors, such as their name, phone number, email or address during their visit to our website. This information is only obtained if supplied to us voluntarily, usually through contacting us via email and/or by then registering in a secure portion of our website.Although we do use software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of computers that have connected with our website, we make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our website. When you visit our website, our web server automatically logs your domain and notes what pages you view.

What do you use cookies for?

Cookies are a standard internet technology, and many major websites use them to provide useful features for their members. Cookies allow us to store and retrieve login information on a user's system. Cookies themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you'd prefer, you can set yours to refuse cookies. However, you may not be able to take full advantage of our web services if you do so.

 

B. Client Privacy – A client is an individual business engaging concerto research to provide research related services to themconcerto research will only divulge the identity of our clients with consent from our clients. Protection of our client’s information is very important to us, which is why any information obtained from our clients by any means is protected in a secure area of our website. concerto research will protect the personal information in its custody or control by making reasonable security arrangements to prevent unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, disposal, or similar risks. This information may be quantified for overall trending anonymously by concerto research and may be stored for further evaluation. concerto research uses encryption technology to keep your password information safe. We supply our clients with unique individual identification (User ID) and passwords, so each client can access only the information they are allowed to view. Once we receive your information we store it on a server that isn’t accessible from the internet. How secure is your hosting environment? The information is stored in secure databases protected by network firewalls to prevent loss, misuse or alteration of confidential company information. Our web servers are locked in cages in an internet data center which offers the widest range of physical security features including state-of-the-art smoke detection and fire suppression systems, multiple climate controlled air conditioning units, anti-static flooring, as well as a 24/7 manned Network Operations Centre and video camera surveillance. concerto research uses industry standard technology to keep your personal information as safe as possible. Additionally, we have dedicated uninterruptible power systems, with multiple back-up generators, in case of power failure. As a further safety feature, all the data is backed-up on a daily basis. concerto research will not be responsible for any damages that you suffer if you transmit confidential or sensitive information to us.

 

C. Shopper Privacy - A Shopper is an Independent Contractor who has agreed to be on concerto research's Shopper database to in order to apply for mystery shopping assignments for concerto researchOur Commitment to You We, at concerto research, understand and respect that your privacy should always remain strictly under your control. It is because of this philosophy that you can be confident that the information you divulge to us will not be accessible to people whom you have not authorized, nor will it be distributed to third parties unless consent has been granted. The purposes for collection of personal information are: to conduct quantitative or qualitative marketing and social research, to understand respondent opinions to establish suitability for further quantitative and qualitative marketing and social research, and to meet legal and regulatory requirements.concerto research shall specify orally, electronically or in writing the identified purposes to the respondent at or before the time personal information is collected in a survey. Upon request, persons collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes or refer the individual to a designated person within concerto research who can explain the purposes.Does concerto research sell my information to third parties?

As a matter of policy, we do not sell, rent or lend any of your personal information to third parties without your consent, other than in accordance with this policy. However, the following describes some of the ways that your personal information may be used in the normal routine to provide our range of services to you.

Service Management. We use your personal information to provide the services you request. We use your personal information to: troubleshoot problems; measure consumer interest in our services, inform you about offers, products, services, and updates; customize your experience; detect and protect us against error, fraud and other criminal activity; and as otherwise described to you at the time of collection. Your email address will be provided to Paystone to process your payments as described on the Terms page. There is no specified time frame for retaining or destroying your personal data. Law Enforcement. concerto research cooperates with law enforcement inquiries, as well as other third parties to enforce laws, such as: intellectual property rights, fraud and other rights, to help protect you and concerto research. Therefore, in response to a genuine request by law enforcement or other government officials relating to a criminal investigation or alleged illegal activity, we can disclose personal information about you. Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications, or users may abuse or misuse your personal information that they collect from the website. Therefore, although we use industry standard practices to protect your privacy, we do not promise that your personal information or private communications will always remain private. Acquisition. It is possible that as we continue to develop our website and our business, concerto research service and/or related assets might be acquired. Notwithstanding any provision in this policy to the contrary, in event of a merger or acquisition, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, and become subject to the acquirer's data practices. How can I review my personal information concerto research has stored?You can access your information using your personally selected User ID and Password, by clicking on the “My Contact Info” tab. You can update this information as necessary and we rely on you for its accuracy.What safeguards are in place to ensure the security of my information?With your personally selected User ID and Password you are assured that your information is protected from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. concerto research does not have access to your password but can assign temporary passwords. The only employees with access to your information are the Account Managers posting your assignments.We have policies in place to ensure anyone contacting us to obtain a new password are who they say they are, and only assign temporary passwords ensuring Shoppers are always in control of their personal information.Can I decline to have my personal information used for certain purposes?You may decline being included in any number of concerto research mailing lists. You can decline being invited to participate in Panels, Focus Groups or Online Surveys by not filling in the Optional Information portion of our online application. concerto research shall investigate all complaints concerning compliance with its Privacy Policy. If a complaint is found to be justified, concerto research shall take appropriate measures to resolve the complaint including, if necessary, amending its policies and procedures. The respondent shall be informed of the outcome of the investigation regarding his or her complaint.How will I be notified of changes? We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time by posting the amended terms on the Website. All amended terms shall automatically be effective immediately after posting on the website. It will be your responsibility to opt out if you no longer agree with our policy, by informing concerto research of your wishes.

 

D. Panel Member Privacy – A Panel Member is an individual not employed by concerto research who has agreed to be on concerto research panel database in order to participate in concerto research panels If you choose to complete the Optional Information portion of our online application and respond to a panel posting we will ask for your consent to disclose to our client your personal information. The purposes for collection of personal information are: to conduct quantitative or qualitative marketing and social research, to understand respondent opinions to establish suitability for further quantitative and qualitative marketing and social research, and to meet legal and regulatory requirements. In obtaining consent, concerto research shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that a respondent is advised of the identified purposes for which personal information will be used or disclosed. The identified purposes shall be stated in a manner that can be reasonably understood by the respondent.You are free to choose whether or not to participate in a panel survey, to choose not to answers any specific questions and to discontinue participation at any time. The participation of a respondent in a quantitative or qualitative marketing or social research study may constitute implied consent for concerto research to collect, use and disclose personal information for the identified purposes.concerto research shall specify orally, electronically or in writing the identified purposes to the respondent at or before the time personal information is collected in a survey. Upon request, persons collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes or refer the individual to a designated person within concerto research who can explain the purposes.Withdrawal. An individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, provided that reasonable notice of withdrawal of consent is given to concerto research. On receipt of notice of withdrawal of consent, concerto research will inform the individual of the likely consequences of the withdrawal of consent, which may include the inability of concerto research to provide the financial incentive for participation.

 

E. Survey Respondents Privacy - A Survey Respondent is an individual not employed by concerto research who has agreed be on concerto research database in order to submit surveys to concerto research If you choose to complete the Optional Information portion of our online application and respond to a concerto research invitation to complete a survey we will ask for your consent to disclose to our client your personal information. The purposes for collection of personal information are: to conduct quantitative or qualitative marketing and social research, to understand respondent opinions to establish suitability for further quantitative and qualitative marketing and social research, and to meet legal and regulatory requirements. In obtaining consent, concerto research shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that a respondent is advised of the identified purposes for which personal information will be used or disclosed. The identified purposes shall be stated in a manner that can be reasonably understood by the respondent.You are free to choose whether or not to participate in a survey, to choose not to answer any specific questions and to discontinue participation at any time. The participation of a respondent in a quantitative or qualitative marketing or social research study may constitute implied consent for concerto research to collect, use and disclose personal information for the identified purposes. concerto research shall specify orally, electronically or in writing the identified purposes to the respondent at or before the time personal information is collected in a survey. Upon request, persons collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes or refer the individual to a designated person within concerto research who can explain the purposes.Withdrawal. An individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, provided that reasonable notice of withdrawal of consent is given to concerto research. On receipt of notice of withdrawal of consent, concerto research will inform the individual of the likely consequences of the withdrawal of consent, which may include the inability of concerto research to provide the financial incentive for participation.

 

F. Focus Group Member Privacy - A Focus Group Member is an individual not employed by concerto research who has agreed to be on concerto research Focus Group database in order to participate in concerto research Focus GroupsIf you choose to complete the Optional Information portion of our online application and respond to an invitation to join a focus group we will ask for your consent to disclose to our client your personal information. The purposes for collection of personal information are: to conduct quantitative or qualitative marketing and social research, to understand respondent opinions to establish suitability for further quantitative and qualitative marketing and social research, and to meet legal and regulatory requirements.In obtaining consent, concerto research shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that a respondent is advised of the identified purposes for which personal information will be used or disclosed. The identified purposes shall be stated in a manner that can be reasonably understood by the respondent.The participation of a respondent in a quantitative or qualitative marketing or social research study may constitute implied consent for concerto research to collect, use and disclose personal information for the identified purposes. concerto research shall specify orally, electronically or in writing the identified purposes to the respondent at or before the time personal information is collected in a survey. Upon request, persons collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes or refer the individual to a designated person within concerto research who can explain the purposes.Withdrawal. An individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, provided that reasonable notice of withdrawal of consent is given to concerto research. On receipt of notice of withdrawal of consent, concerto research will inform the individual of the likely consequences of the withdrawal of consent, which may include the inability of concerto research to provide the financial incentive for participation.

 

G. concerto research inc.– Market Research firm Copyright. Unauthorized use of materials on this website may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. No part of this information may be reproduced, modified, or redistributed in any form or by any means, for any purposes other than those noted, without the prior written permission of concerto research. You may not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from downloaded materials or transfer them to another person.Use of Website Information. Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere on this website, you may view, copy, print, and distribute documents available on this website subject to the following conditions: the document may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes; the document may not be modified or altered in any way; any copy of the document or portion thereof must include the copyright notice above and this permission notice; concerto research reserves the right to revoke such authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately upon written notice from concerto research. You are advised that the Internet is not a secure medium and that privacy cannot be ensured. concerto research will not be responsible for any damages that you suffer if you transmit confidential or sensitive information to us. Hypertext links. Websites accessed by hypertext links appearing in this website have been developed independently of concerto research and are meant for convenience only. concerto research is not responsible for any information published there. The use of a hypertext link in this website does not imply the endorsement or approval of such websites or the information contained therein by concerto research.Warranties and Disclaimers. Except as expressly provided otherwise in an agreement between you and concerto research, all information and software on this website are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. concerto research assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the information or software or other documents which are referenced by or linked to this website. References to corporations, their services and products, are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. In no event shall concerto research be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether or not advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information. This website could include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this website. concerto research may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this website at any time.  

Definitions

Collection. The act of gathering, acquiring, recording, or obtaining personal information from any source, including third parties, by any means.Consent. Voluntary agreement for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information for defined purposes. Consent can be either expressed or implied and can be provided directly by the individual or by an authorized representative. Express consent can be given orally, electronically or in writing, but is always unequivocal and does not require any inference on the part of concerto research. Implied consent is consent that can reasonably be inferred from an individual’s action or inaction. Disclosure. Making personal information available to a third party.Employee. An employee of concerto research.Personal Information. Information about an identifiable individual, but does not include the name, title, business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization, and does not include descriptive, factual information about an organization.Respondent. A member of the public who provides personal information to concerto research in the course of participating in a panel or online survey conducted by concerto research. For example, a respondent is an individual who discloses personal information to concerto research in the course of quantitative or qualitative marketing or social research.Third party. An individual or organization outside of concerto research.Use. The treatment, handling, and management of personal information by and within concerto research or by a third party with the knowledge and approval of concerto research.