Privacy Policy

1 What We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to deliver our research services:

Information you provide directly

• Email address — to deliver reports and sample documents
• Research brief data — your industry, target market, research questions, competitor names, and other project details submitted via our order form
• Telegram username — if you choose to communicate or receive delivery via Telegram
• Payment information — transaction details from Payoneer or cryptocurrency payments (we do not store your full payment credentials)

Information we do NOT collect

2 How We Use Your Data

Your information is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Delivering research reports — to produce and send your commissioned market research
• Sending sample reports — if you request a free sample via email
• Client communication — to clarify brief details, provide updates, and deliver final reports
• Payment processing — to confirm and reconcile payments

We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or profiling purposes. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3 AI Data Processing

Your research brief data (industry, questions, competitor names) is processed using artificial intelligence tools to generate market analysis, data visualizations, and strategic insights.

4 Data Storage & Security

• Your email address and brief data are stored in secure, password-protected systems accessible only to the service operator
• Research briefs and completed reports are retained for up to 12 months after delivery, unless you request earlier deletion
• We do not store credit card numbers or cryptocurrency wallet addresses
• All file transfers (reports, samples) are conducted via encrypted channels (email with TLS, Telegram's encryption)

5 Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services in the course of delivering our research:

• AI language models (e.g., Anthropic Claude, OpenAI) — for data analysis and report generation. Brief data may be transmitted to these providers under their respective data processing terms
• Payoneer — for payment processing. Payoneer's privacy policy governs data they collect during transactions
• Telegram — for client communication and report delivery, subject to Telegram's privacy policy
• Email providers — for report delivery and correspondence

We do not share your personal information with any other third parties, advertisers, or data brokers.

6 Your Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data at any time
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond within 30 days.

7 GDPR & International Compliance

ResearchSprint serves clients internationally, including in the EU, UK, UAE, US, and Russia. We are committed to handling your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

For EU/UK residents (GDPR)

• Legal basis for processing: Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) — we process your data to fulfill the research service you ordered
• Data controller: Aleksey Spinov, sole proprietor
• Data transfers: Your data may be processed outside the EEA. We rely on contractual safeguards with our service providers
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For Russian residents (Federal Law No. 152-FZ)

• By submitting your data, you provide consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ "On Personal Data"
• You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us

8 Data Retention

• Email addresses: Retained until you request removal
• Research briefs and reports: Retained for up to 12 months after delivery
• Payment records: Retained as required by applicable tax and accounting laws
• Communication history: Retained for the duration of the client relationship plus 6 months

You may request early deletion of any or all data at any time.

9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.