Information Collection and Use
Information Collection
PVR Research, Inc. (PVR) is the sole owner of the information collected
on this site. PVR Research collects information from our users at
several different points on our website and during other business activities.
Information
We collect personal information on individuals that choose to volunteer
to participate in market research studies and focus groups. We treat this
information as confidential and do not disclose the information to third parties
except as outlined in this statement.
Information provided by study and focus group participants is shared with the
company that has engaged PVR to conduct research. Clients who engage
us to conduct research are carefully screened by us. They place a high degree
of importance on confidentiality. Our clients also treat your information
as confidential. All clients use your personal information only for research, never to sell to you.
When participating in a study or focus group, or being screened for participation
in such a study or focus group, we may collect additional information from you either
electronically, via telephone, or on paper.
During your actual participation in a research study or focus group, you may be asked
to provide additional information about yourself. This information may be
collected by PVR or may be collected directly by our client who is conducting the
study.
Many focus groups are audio and video taped. Participants are always notified
when they are being recorded.
The confidential nature of research dictates that participants will not always know
which company is conducting the research. In many cases, this information
cannot be provided to you.
If you wish to be removed from our database, contact us at privacy@pvr-research.com.
Information in the possession of clients cannot be retrieved or deleted.
Web Usage Profile
We store website usage information that we collect through cookies and log files
to create a profile of our users. This profile is used to tailor a user’s visit
to our website and to direct pertinent information to them. We do not share your
profile with other third parties.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to information about
the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information
while on our site. We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the
session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A
persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s hard drive for an extended
period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser
help file directions. By permitting our persistent cookies, users do not have to
re-register on subsequent visits to view content that is restricted to registered
users.
Log Files
Like most standard website servers, we use log files. This includes Internet protocol
(IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages,
platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer
the site, track user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information
for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable
information.
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal
information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action
is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal
process served on our website.
Business Transitions
In the event PVR Research, Inc. goes through a business transition, such as a merger,
being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, users’ personal
information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred.
Choice/Opt-out
Users who no longer wish to receive e-mail communications may opt-out of receiving
these communications by contacting us via e-mail at privacy@pvr-research.com. Opting
out affects only e-mail communication. Persons may receive or continue to receive
paper mailings from us or our clients. Those mailing may direct the recipient to
web sites where they may choose to opt-in to receive further offers via e-mail.
If you opt-in on one of these pages, you will receive e-mail communications until
such a time as you choose to opt-out again.
Links
This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we, PVR
Research, Inc., are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites.
We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy
statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information.
This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.
Security
This website takes every precaution to protect our users’ information. When users
submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both
online and off-line. If users have any questions about the security at our website,
users can send an e-mail to privacy@pvr-research.com
Notification of Changes
This privacy policy is effective beginning June 1, 2005. If we decide to change our
privacy policy, we will post changes to this privacy statement so our users are
always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances,
if any, we disclose it.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact
us at:
Phone: 770-232-0322
e-mail: privacy@pvr-research.com
Postal Address:
PVR Research Privacy
11445 Johns Creek Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097