Consumer privacy is a top priority for Interpret, LLC. We rely primarily on demographic and aggregated data from which we cannot directly identify people, and we maintain appropriate limits on access to data about specific individuals where we hold it. Our internal policies and procedures conform to applicable laws and industry standards around the globe. They also incorporate the principle of Privacy by Design—a commitment to include appropriate privacy protections in the design and implementation of our products and services.
We deploy consumer-friendly privacy controls that are easy to find and easy to use. In addition, for EU residents and as applicable in other countries, you may have the following rights with respect to our use of your data:
- A right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed in a way that does not comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- A right of access to data we may have collected about you. Please note that in exceptional cases, we may charge a reasonable, administrative fee, if further copies of information are requested.
- A right to correct inaccuracies in data we collect about you.
- A right to object to certain types of data processing.
- A right to have personal data we collect about you erased or de-identified, or to restrict processing of such data.
- A right to withdraw consent for future data processing.
Privacy By Design
While developing our products and services, we assess their potential impact on personal data and embed appropriate privacy protections into our data processing activities, taking into account the other privacy principles described below.
Trust and Accountability
While developing our products and services, we assess their potential impact on personal data and embed appropriate privacy protections into our data processing activities, taking into account the other privacy principles described below.
The Data Interpret Collects
Interpret collects personal data from:
- Our panelists—individuals and households who agree contractually to participate in one or more of Interpret’s panels. We also process personal data in order to recruit for panels that accurately represent the “total audience.”
- People we contact in regard to Interpret surveys conducted online, in person, by telephone, email, or postal mail.
- Browsers or mobile devices that are measured by our digital and mobile products, or segmented into audiences for online or mobile advertisements by the Interpret.
- Visitors to our websites and people who contact us via our websites, via email, or other means.
- Public sources—about the public activities of certain public figures, such as professional athletes.
- Publicly available social media posts, for products that measure online reaction to video content, products, and brands.
- Our employees, contractors, and business contacts at other companies in the course of conducting our business.
Meaningful Notice And Choice
We provide clear notice about what data we collect and how we use it. We offer choices about our data collection at a time and in a context that reflects the sensitivity of the data being collected. Panelists and survey respondents agree to the collection and processing of their data and may withdraw their participation at any time. Individuals also have the ability to opt out of our online and mobile data collection at any time.
Data Quality
We are continually working to maintain the personal data we collect so that it is complete, accurate, relevant and up to date.
Basis for Processing
- Performance of a contract—Interpret operates its research panels and conducts surveys on the basis of a contract—a panel membership or market research agreement between Interpret and our research subjects. For many panels, these agreements cover all members of a household, because market research practices often require analysis of data at a household level.
- Consent—Where Interpret bases its processing of personal data on consent, we may seek consent directly from individuals or, where Interpret acts as a data processor (a service provider to another company), we may rely on consent obtained by the data controller (a third party who [typically] has a direct relationship with the individual and obtains consent).
- Legitimate Interests—In some cases, we may base the processing of personal data on our legitimate interest in performing market research or other services, because of its benefits in improving the efficiency of our clients and the markets in which they operate. Where we rely on this as our basis for processing, we make sure our activity is appropriately balanced by strong privacy protections designed to minimize the risks to data subjects.
Basis for Processing
- Performance of a contract—Interpret operates its research panels and conducts surveys on the basis of a contract—a panel membership or market research agreement between Interpret and our research subjects. For many panels, these agreements cover all members of a household, because market research practices often require analysis of data at a household level.
- Consent—Where Interpret bases its processing of personal data on consent, we may seek consent directly from individuals or, where Interpret acts as a data processor (a service provider to another company), we may rely on consent obtained by the data controller (a third party who [typically] has a direct relationship with the individual and obtains consent).
- Legitimate Interests—In some cases, we may base the processing of personal data on our legitimate interest in performing market research or other services, because of its benefits in improving the efficiency of our clients and the markets in which they operate. Where we rely on this as our basis for processing, we make sure our activity is appropriately balanced by strong privacy protections designed to minimize the risks to data subjects.
Data Minimization and Collection Limitation
Following the concept of data minimization, we limit the collection of personal data to the extent possible while still enabling us to derive meaningful and accurate measurements and insights.
- When we use direct identifiers, we limit access to such information both internally and externally and rely on our data security measures, which are designed to protect individuals’ privacy.
- Before we obtain third-party data, we review the third party’s data collection practices and the privacy notices that are made available to individuals to make sure that our use of the data is consistent with the commitments those companies have made to individuals.
- When we have removed identifying elements from the data that we collect, we take steps to prevent the data from being re-associated with identifiable data.
Limited Use and Retention
We restrict access to and use of personal data to Interpret associates and service providers with a legitimate business purpose. We have established records retention policies to limit how long we keep personal data.
Access, Correction, Erasure, and Portability
We provide individuals with reasonable opportunities to access the personal data Interpret holds about them and correct it if it’s inaccurate. Where applicable law allows, we also provide individuals with opportunities to request that the personal data Interpret holds about them be deleted or permanently de-identified or that a copy of their data be provided to them or transferred to another party.
Children's Data
We comply with applicable laws regarding the collection of data about children. When we collect personal data from children, we do so with parental consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
Cross-Border Transfers
We respect applicable local laws regarding cross-border transfers of and access to personal data.
Disclosures of Data to Third Parties
We do not sell data that directly identifies individuals, and we contractually prohibit our clients from re-identifying de-identified data that we provide them (e.g., audience statistics). Furthermore, we contractually prohibit recipients of our data from using it to make decisions regarding credit, insurance, housing, employment or other legal effects on individuals. We contractually require service providers that have access to our data to keep it secure and use it to perform only the services they have been engaged to provide. We will provide data to government and law enforcement entities to the extent required by applicable law, to protect Interpret’s legal interests and, where needed, to protect the health or safety of others.
Data Security
We implement multi-layered organizational, technical and administrative measures that are designed to protect the personal data under our control. These include, among other things: limiting access to data; using technology measures like firewalls, encryption, malware protection and intrusion detection; maintaining policies that are aligned to a wide variety of legal requirements; and holding our associates accountable for maintaining safe data-handling practices and adhering to our internal policies. We have a global organization of qualified data security professionals and engage in regular system testing and updating of our controls to keep pace with changing technology and security threats.
Global Reach, Local Touch
We are committed to respecting the diverse cultures and local laws of the countries in which we operate.
Contact Us
If you have any comments or questions regarding this Privacy Statement or wish to contact our Privacy Department by phone, email or mail at:
ADDRESS
Interpret, LLC
Attn: Privacy Department
600 Corporate Pointe
#1050
Los Angeles, CA 90230
