SMS Privacy Policy

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Q & A Research, Inc. | SMS Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 7, 2026

1. Program Description

Q & A Research, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses text messaging to communicate with individuals regarding market research opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to, survey invitations, focus group reminders, scheduling confirmations, and qualification screening for research studies.

2. How We Obtain Your Mobile Number

We collect mobile phone numbers and consent through several methods:

  • Direct Interaction: When you provide your number to us via our website ([www2.qar.com]), email, or during a phone screening.

  • Client-Provided Samples: We may receive participant lists from our clients to conduct research on their behalf. In these instances, we require our clients to verify that they have obtained the necessary consent to contact you.

  • Third-Party Panels: We may contact individuals who have opted-in to professional research panels to be contacted for market research.

3. SMS Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is our priority. We adhere to the following standards regarding your mobile data:

  • No Third-Party Sharing: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

  • Exclusion: All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

  • Internal Use Only: We use your data strictly to facilitate the research projects you have agreed to participate in.

4. Opt-Out Instructions (STOP)

You may cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply reply STOP to any text message you receive from us. After you send the SMS message “STOP,” we will send you one final confirmation message to verify that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us for that specific project or list.

5. Support Instructions (HELP)

If you are experiencing issues with our messaging program or have questions, you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or contact us directly at:

  • Email: [Insert Your Support Email]

  • Phone: [Insert Your Support Phone Number]

6. Message Frequency and Rates

  • Frequency: Message frequency varies based on the specific research study and your level of engagement.

  • Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply from your mobile carrier. Q & A Research, Inc. is not responsible for any costs incurred from receiving or sending text messages.

7. Carrier Liability

Mobile carriers (such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon) are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.