Privacy Policy for Research Survey Participation

 

Effective Date: 7/1/2025

Thank you for your interest in participating in our research survey. Your privacy and confidentiality are extremely important to us. This privacy policy explains how your data is handled in connection with this study.

  1. No Collection of Personal Information

This survey does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or physical address. Participation is entirely anonymous.

  1. Anonymous and De-Identified Responses

All survey responses are fully anonymous and de-identified. There is no way for the research team or website administrators to link responses back to individual participants.

  1. Use of Cookies

We use a single, non-identifying cookie solely for the purpose of preventing duplicate survey submissions. This cookie does not track any personal or technical data, and it is not used for analytics, advertising, or behavioral tracking. It simply helps ensure data integrity by limiting repeated entries from the same device/browser.

  1. No Collection of Metadata

We do not collect metadata such as IP addresses or geolocation. Your activity on the site is not tracked beyond the submission of the anonymous survey.

  1. Survey Platform and Data Storage

This survey is hosted on a secure WordPress website using the Formidable Forms Pro plugin and is hosted by Rocket.net. The site uses SSL encryption to protect data in transit. All responses are stored in a secure, password-protected database accessible only to authorized research personnel.

  1. Use of Data

De-identified data may be analyzed and reported in aggregate form in scientific or professional publications. No individual response will be published or disclosed in a way that could identify a participant.

  1. Voluntary Participation

Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. You may exit the survey at any time. By checking the acknowledgment box at the beginning of the survey, you confirm your understanding of and agreement with this privacy policy.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this study or how your data is handled, please contact us.

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