1. PRO PANEL INSIGHTS
Pro Panel Insights is an exclusive knowledge-on-demand platform that empowers businesses to make informed decisions through unique insights and perspectives from highly qualified, industry-specific experts and domain specialists.
Our human-driven intelligent platform leverages advanced research tools to identify and custom-recruit the most relevant professionals, thought leaders, and subject matter experts for primary market research projects.
Pro Panel Insights is committed to protecting your personal and sensitive data in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws.
2. PURPOSE
This Privacy Policy explains why we collect your information, how we collect it, how Pro Panel Insights protects it, and how your information is used during consultation engagements. We encourage you to review this policy carefully.
Your trust matters to us. Therefore, this Privacy Policy outlines our procedures for handling any personal information you provide or that Pro Panel Insights may gather about you, and details how we ensure its security.
3. APPLICABLE LAW
This Privacy Policy is established in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which provides clear standards for the protection and proper handling of personal data.
4. SCOPE
This Policy applies to all professional services offered by Pro Panel Insights and covers the processing of Personal Data by or on behalf of the company.
5. THE DATA WE COLLECT
Pro Panel Insights collects and processes Personal Data, as defined in Article 4(1) of the GDPR. This may include:
a. Identifying information — such as name, address, date of birth, gender, occupation, and other details that can identify an individual.
b. Contact details — including phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses linked to personal identity.
c. Financial information — including bank account or payment details necessary for remuneration.
d. Personal attributes — such as professional background, hobbies, or other details relevant to the individual and their expertise.
5.1 MEANS OF COLLECTING DATA
Pro Panel Insights ensures all data is collected through voluntary participation and consent from the individual (data subject). Information may be obtained through:
- Directly requesting details from the data subject;
- Collecting information via email, telephone, postal mail, or other communications.
We may also identify potential experts by manually researching publicly available sources such as professional directories, company websites, academic publications, online journals, social media platforms, and industry forums — always within publicly accessible and lawful databases.
5.2 PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING
Pro Panel Insights may process your information for one or more of the following purposes:
a. To fulfill the objectives of a specific research project or study;
b. To deliver and maintain our services, including performance monitoring;
c. To contact you through phone, email, SMS, or similar communication channels regarding updates, opportunities, or new projects;
d. To retain your information within our internal systems for future project recruitment relevant to your area of expertise;
e. To respond to or manage any requests or inquiries directed to Pro Panel Insights;
f. To analyze data and continuously improve our services.
5.2.1 PANEL MANAGEMENT
Personal Data may be processed to add or update experts on our panel, based on their consent. Relevant details such as name, job title, company name, professional history, contact details, location, and language preferences may be collected for this purpose.
5.2.2 EXPERT OUTREACH
When clients request consultation services, we process Personal Data to assess the interest, availability, and suitability of experts. Communication is immediately stopped if an individual objects to being contacted.
5.2.3 RECORDINGS
Where applicable, consultation sessions may be recorded (audio or video) and shared with the client to support the project objectives. Such recordings are only shared with authorized third parties under signed agreements that ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
5.2.4 PAYMENTS
Payment details are processed strictly for the purpose of compensating experts for services rendered. This information remains confidential, with access limited to authorized personnel only.
6. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Pro Panel Insights does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, disclosure of information may occur in the following cases:
a. When legally required to share data with government or regulatory authorities;
b. When disclosure is necessary to fulfill project objectives and limited to relevant third parties.
In such cases, data subjects will be notified before any disclosure occurs.
7. RETENTION OF DATA
Your Personal Data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Once those purposes are fulfilled, your information will be securely deleted.
8. YOUR RIGHTS
Data subjects have the following rights regarding their Personal Data provided to Pro Panel Insights:
8.1 RIGHT TO ACCESS
You may request access to your Personal Data by submitting a written request. Details will be provided in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
8.2 RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data, as per Article 16 of the GDPR.
8.3 RIGHT TO DELETION (RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN)
You may request the deletion of your Personal Data without undue delay in cases where:
a. The data is no longer required for its original purpose;
b. You withdraw your consent;
c. There is no other legal basis for retention;
d. You object to processing;
e. Continued processing lacks legitimate grounds; or
f. Deletion is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
8.4 RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROCESSING
You may request restriction of processing in specific situations, such as:
- When you contest the accuracy of your data;
- When processing is unlawful but you prefer limitation over deletion;
- When you object to processing pending verification of legitimate grounds.
8.5 RIGHT TO OBJECT
You may object to the processing of your Personal Data at any time for reasons related to your specific circumstances. Processing will cease unless a legitimate reason for continuation exists.
8.6 RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CONSENT
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the legality of prior processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
8.7 RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY
You may request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This right applies where data processing is based on consent or contractual necessity and is conducted by automated means.
Pro Panel Insights reserves the right to request verification or justification when any of the above rights are exercised.
9. AMENDMENTS
Pro Panel Insights may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. We encourage you to review this page regularly. The most recent version of the Policy will always be available here.
DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
In line with applicable laws, Pro Panel Insights has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with data protection regulations and serve as the main contact for data privacy matters.
If you have questions regarding how your data is handled or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: info@propanelinsights.com