Data Privacy Policy for Halverson.io
Effective Date: 2/13/2025
1. Introduction
Halverson.io ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals whose information we collect and process. This Data Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information from individuals for market research purposes, including but not limited to:
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, occupation, education level, income, etc.
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
- Behavioral Information: Purchasing habits, product preferences, website usage, survey responses, etc.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, etc.
- Sensitive Information: We may collect sensitive information (e.g., health information, political opinions) only with your explicit consent and where necessary for specific research purposes. We will handle such information with extra care and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through various methods, including:
- Surveys: Online, phone, in-person, and mail surveys.
- Focus Groups: In-person and online focus group discussions.
- Interviews: In-person and phone interviews.
- Publicly Available Data: From publicly accessible sources, such as government databases and social media (where permitted by applicable laws and platform terms of service).
- Client-Provided Data: Data provided to us by our clients for specific research projects (under strict confidentiality agreements).
4. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting Market Research: Analyzing data to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and preferences.
- Improving Products and Services: Using research insights to help our clients develop better products and services.
- Communicating with Participants: Contacting participants for surveys, interviews, or focus groups.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Generating anonymized and aggregated reports for our clients.
- Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How We Share Information
We may share information with the following parties:
- Clients: We share anonymized and aggregated research findings with our clients. Individual responses are never shared without explicit consent.
- Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., data processors, survey platforms) to assist us in conducting research. We ensure these providers comply with strict data protection standards.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Data Encryption: Using encryption to protect data in transit and at rest.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Security Assessments: Conducting regular security assessments and audits.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we have collected your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at ron@halverson.io
9. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under this age, we will take steps to delete the information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and notify you as required by applicable law.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Ron@Halverson.io
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Illinois.