Policy for Protecting Data and Privacy
(GDPR Compliant Scoped Survey Edition)
1. A look at
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws. directly from you. This privacy and data protection policy explains the following:
- Meta Accused of Eavesdropping via Facebook App Microphones
- Over 26 Billion Credentials Exposed in Massive Password Leak
- European Commission Overview on EU Data Regulation & Sovereignty
- Springer Research: A Digital Ethics Framework for Public Institutions
- African Internet Rights Report: Digital Privacy Under Attack
By taking this survey, you agree that you have read and understood this policy.
2. What the Survey is About
This survey is meant to find out:
- What users want in terms of privacy and data security
- What they know about GDPR and their rights to personal data
- How much they think data protection measures are worth and how much they are willing to pay for them
- What the government and software companies expect from ethical data handling
These observations will help create a digital space that is more open, user-controlled, and democratic.
3. The information we collect
We only collect the most basic personal information we need to meet the goals of the survey. This might include:
- Basic demographic information, such as age range and country/region
- What kind of user are you? (Advanced User/Privacy Advocate, Business Professional, Daily User)
- Answers to survey questions
- Optional contact information (only given if you want to get results or follow up)
We never collect sensitive personal information, like your health, religion, or political beliefs, unless you give us permission to do so.
4. Legal Reason for Processing
We have the following legal reasons for using your information:
- Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)): You answer inquiries and take part of your own free choice.
- Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): To look at the answers to research and public awareness campaigns that are put together.
5. What Happens to Your Data
This is what will happen to your survey responses:
- Look at trends and patterns in how people know about and require data. Make people more aware of GDPR and how to handle data responsibly by making reports that combine and anonymize data for governments, software firms, and privacy advocacy groups.
6. Sharing Information
Your personal information will only be shared with our internal research team, approved processors (like a secure survey platform provider), and regulatory bodies if the law requires it.
We never send personal information outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) unless there are enough protections in place.
7. Keeping Data Safe
- Survey answers will be kept for up to 24 months for analysis.
- Unless you have asked for more communication, any personally identifiable information (such as email addresses) will be kept separately and removed three months after the survey ends.
- Aggregated, anonymized data may be kept for statistical reporting indefinitely.
8. Your Legal Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Access your data
- Correct errors
- Erase your data (also known as the “Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format