Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how TMD Research ("TMD Research", "we", and "us") obtains, utilizes, shares, and safeguards information collected from Experts and visitors to its websites, including without limitation www.tmdresearch.com ("Website" or "Websites"). For additional information related to privacy, other terms and conditions, and additional definitions of capitalized terms (not defined here), please see TMD Research's Terms of Service.

By visiting our Website or by becoming a TMD Research User, you consent to the collection, use, and transfer of your personal data pursuant to the terms of this privacy policy.

1. Data Transfers

If you are located outside of India, you should be aware that the Personal Data you provide to us is being transmitted to us and processed in India, and will be protected subject to this privacy policy and Indian laws, which may not be as protective as the laws in your country.

We may need to transfer your personal information to be processed or accessed by third parties in other countries for the limited purpose of providing you service.

2. The Personal Data We Collect From You

TMD Research collects personal data that you choose to provide to us on the Websites (including information referenced in the "The Use of Cookies" section of this Privacy Policy), through email, over the phone, and otherwise, including:

We may also obtain information from third parties about you. In addition, TMD Research's Websites may automatically record information when you visit, including your Internet Protocol address and data concerning webpage requests.

3. Use of Cookies

TMD Research may place small files called "cookies" on your computer when you visit the Websites. Cookies facilitate your utilization of the Websites and enable us to track activity and customize your website experience. If you do not wish to receive a cookie from TMD Research, you may set your Internet browser settings to decline or disable the cookie.

4. How Your Personal Data Is Used

We utilize personal data collected to:

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing or solicitation purposes. We do not use IP addresses or web page request information to try and identify you (nor do we disclose that information to third parties for them to use for their own purposes—although we do use third parties for our internal analytics purposes and retargeting for marketing). TMD Research and trusted third parties utilize personal data only for the purposes for which it was obtained.

5. How Your Personal Data Is Disclosed

Personal data provided to TMD Research will be processed and stored by us inside India and will be accessed by our staff and third parties working for us for the purposes set forth in this policy or for other purposes subject to your consent. Your personal data also may be held, processed, and accessed inside other countries as required for service delivery.

TMD Research may share your personal data with our Clients, typically in connection with Project opportunities (as this is one of the core and necessary functions provided by our platform). We may disclose personal data in response to:

Third parties, including your current employer, may request that limitations be placed on your participation in providing Expert Service arising from duties you may owe to them. TMD Research will comply with limitations requested by an employer, through an authorized representative, for its current employees. TMD Research does this to comply with law and best practices. TMD Research also reserves the right to abide by any limitations requested by a third party for the same reason, on a case-by-case basis. TMD Research may discuss with third parties your participation or proposed participation in any project through TMD Research for the purpose of verifying any factual information you provide to us or any consents or approvals that may be needed.

6. Updating Your Information

As one of the Terms & Conditions of your participation on the TMD Research Platform, you are required to update the biographical and employment information you provide to TMD Research regularly. You are entitled to review the personal information TMD Research holds about you and may ask that we revise your personal information to ensure that it is current and correct. We may also revise your information using data obtained from third parties or public sources.

7. Information Security

We use physical and technological security measures to protect your information both online and offline from unauthorized access and against illegal manipulation and processing, accidental loss and damage. We will preserve your information for a reasonable period of time or as required by law.

Our website and data storage services are hosted by external service providers. We use Google Firebase for hosting and data storage. All personal data collected is stored securely on the servers of this provider.

You can find more information on Firebase and data protection at firebase.google.com/support/privacy

8. Opting Out

You may elect to opt-out of membership in the TMD Research Platform at any time by providing TMD Research with written or electronic notice. Upon receipt of such notice, we will cease contacting you and cease presenting information concerning you to Clients for potential consulting opportunities.

9. Updates to the Policy

TMD Research may update this policy from time to time. To the extent permitted by law, any changes to our privacy policy will be posted to the Websites and will become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Websites and failure to opt out of membership in the Network will indicate your agreement to such changes.

10. Contact TMD Research

We welcome all requests, suggestions, and questions concerning our use of your personal data. All such communication should be directed to:

Email: support@tmdresearch.com