Privacy Policy for Winn Winn Participants
At Winn Winn, safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of our participants is a top priority. With over 20 years of experience in recruiting for market research studies, we are committed to handling personal information responsibly, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage personal data provided by participants during the research recruitment process.
Collection and Use of Information
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, which may include:
- Contact details, such as name, email address, phone number
- Demographic information
- Preferences, interests, and background information relevant to research studies
- Any other information necessary to assess suitability for participation
Providing personal data is voluntary and does not guarantee selection for any research study.
How We Use Your Information
Personal data is used solely for legitimate research recruitment and research-related purposes, including:
- Matching participants with relevant research studies
- Communicating about potential participation opportunities
- Managing participation and eligibility
We may contact you via phone, email, or text message based on the communication preferences you provide. No personal information, mobile number, or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Data Protection and Security
Winn Winn applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Secure storage of personal data with access limited to authorised personnel only
- Controls to protect against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure
- Confidential sharing of personal data with research clients only for lawful research purposes and under strict confidentiality and data protection obligations
Regular internal reviews of data handling practices to ensure continued compliance.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil research recruitment purposes or to meet applicable legal, contractual, or regulatory requirements. Once the applicable retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with internal data retention policies.
International Data Access
Where operationally required, personal data may be accessed or processed outside the originating territory. Any such access is subject to contractual data protection obligations and appropriate safeguards to ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of Access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Deletion – to request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restriction or Objection – to limit or object to certain processing activities
- Right to Data Portability – where applicable, to request your data in a commonly used format
- Right to Opt Out – of certain data disclosures or communications
Participation and Opt-Out
Participation in research studies is entirely voluntary. You may opt out of future communications or request removal of your information from our database at any time.
To exercise your rights or opt out, please contact us at:
To protect your privacy, we may verify your identity before processing requests.
Compliance and Assurance
Winn Winn adheres to applicable data protection laws and industry best practices. Internal policies and procedures are in place to ensure ethical, lawful, and secure handling of personal data throughout its lifecycle.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at: