At Good HCD, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of any data collected during our research projects. This privacy statement explains how we handle and safeguard your personal information.
What information do we collect?
During research studies, we may collect various types of data, including:
Personal information
This may include your name, contact details, demographic information, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Research data
We collect data related to the research topic through interviews, surveys, focus groups, observations, or other qualitative methods. This data may include your opinions, experiences, and any other information you share during the research process.
How do we use your information?
The information we collect is used solely for research purposes. We analyse the data to gain insights, understand trends, and draw conclusions relevant to the research objectives. The findings are typically presented in an aggregated and anonymised form, ensuring that individual participants cannot be identified.
How do we protect your information?
We take the security and confidentiality of your information seriously. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the data we collect. Only authorised personnel involved in the research have access to the data, and they are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Sharing of information
We do not share your personal information or individual research data with any third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law or to protect our rights and interests. If we ever plan to use your information for any other purpose not specified in this privacy statement, we will seek your consent before doing so.
Data retention
We retain your personal information and research data for as long as necessary to fulfil the research objectives and legal obligations. Once the research is complete, we will securely dispose of or anonymise the data, ensuring that it cannot be linked back to you as an individual.
Your rights
As a participant in our qualitative research, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These include the right to access, correct, or delete your data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent for future use of your information. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the provided contact information.
Changes to this privacy statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our research practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we handle and protect your information.
Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or the handling of your data, please contact us.
By participating in our qualitative research, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy statement and agree to the collection, use, and storage of your information as described herein.