Prolific Research Private Limited (“Prolific Research”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a global market research fieldwork agency. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, research respondents, website visitors, and business contacts. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights in relation to it.
This policy applies to all individuals who interact with us through our website at www.prolificresearch.com, our research portals, our survey instruments, or through direct business engagement.
Prolific Research Private Limited is the data controller for personal information collected through our website and business operations. Where we process personal data on behalf of our research clients under a data processing agreement, our clients act as the data controller and we act as a data processor.
| Category | Types of Data | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Website Visitors | IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral source, session duration | Automatically via cookies and analytics tools |
| Business Contacts & Clients | Name, job title, company name, email address, phone number, country | Contact forms, email, business cards, events |
| Research Respondents | Demographic data (age, gender, profession, industry, region), survey responses, device/browser identifiers | Online surveys, CATI interviews, panel registration |
| Job Applicants | Name, CV/resume, work history, education, contact details | Career application forms |
| Panel Members | Profile information, survey participation records | Panel registration portals |
We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 16.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose personal data for third-party marketing purposes.
As a global agency operating in 140+ countries, personal data may be transferred internationally. All international transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or equivalent protections recognised under GDPR and applicable legislation.
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Client & business contact data | Duration of relationship + 7 years |
| Research respondent data | 2 years from project completion |
| Panel member data | Until withdrawal + 1 year |
| Job applicant data | 12 months post-recruitment decision |
| Website analytics | 14–26 months (per platform settings) |
No advertising or retargeting cookies are used on this website.
As a fieldwork agency, we work with many research respondents globally. The following additional protections apply specifically to research participation:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to Prolific Research’s own website and operations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy.
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Prolific Research Private Limited
302, 3rd Floor, Shivalik Shilp 2, Opp. ITC Narmada Hotel,
Keshavbaug Mansi Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380015, India
Email: info@prolificresearch.com
Phone: +91-79-6969-1919