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Effective Date: 14 January 2024
The Third Avenue Institute (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in connection with our surveys, research activities, and website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
Voter registration files obtained through public records and legal requests.
Responses to surveys, which may include demographic information.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Aggregated survey responses that cannot be linked to individuals.
Website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools, such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Conduct research and analysis on public opinion regarding urban policies.
Generate anonymized, aggregated reports to share with policymakers, the public, and stakeholders.
Improve our surveys and website functionality.
Communicate with you about surveys, updates, or opportunities to participate in future research.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We value your trust and will never sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
Aggregated Data: Reports and insights shared with policymakers and the public will not include any personally identifiable information.
Service Providers: We may use third-party services, such as SurveySparrow, to collect and process survey responses. These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:
Encryption for sensitive data during transmission.
Access controls to restrict data access to authorized personnel only.
Regular reviews of our data security practices.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving future survey invitations by contacting us at info@thirdavenue.nyc or clicking "Unsubscribe" in the footer of any survey solicitation email.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect non-personal data for analytics purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this information.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for research purposes or as required by law. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: info@thirdavenue.nyc
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