Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Data Validation and Security ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or participate in our research surveys.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, organization)
• Professional information (job title, organization type)
• Communications you send to us
• Survey responses when you participate in our research

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses

Information collected via SMS:

• Phone number
• SMS opt-in consent and date
• Survey responses provided via text message
• Opt-out requests

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide our consulting and research services
• Conduct public opinion research and surveys on behalf of our clients
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Send survey invitations via SMS, only with your explicit consent
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

SMS Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us:

• We will only send messages related to research surveys you have agreed to participate in
• Message frequency varies based on active research projects
• Message and data rates may apply
• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message
• We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes
• Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of any purchase or service

SMS consent records are maintained separately from other contact information and are not shared with our clients or used for any purpose other than administering research-related SMS communications.

For complete SMS terms, please see our SMS Terms and Conditions.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting research, or servicing you, subject to confidentiality obligations
• Clients: Aggregated and anonymized research data only. We do not share individual survey responses or identifying information unless you explicitly consent
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specifically:

• SMS opt-in and consent records are retained for at least four (4) years to demonstrate compliance with applicable messaging and consumer protection laws
• Opt-out records are retained indefinitely to ensure that we honor your communication preferences
• Survey responses are retained in accordance with applicable research standards and client agreements and may be retained in de-identified or aggregated form
• Contact information is retained for as long as you participate in our research activities or maintain an ongoing relationship with us, unless you request deletion where permitted

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP
• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and contractual obligations
• Opt out of future research participation

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Data Validation and Security
221 W 10th Street #51
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 555-0142