Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Canvassing ("we," "us," or "our") operates Rez, a research management platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using Rez, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Organization Information: When you create an organization, we collect your organization name, country, and team size.
• Research Data: We collect the research tasks, task completions, and other content you create through the service.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Log Data: Server logs containing information such as access times, requested pages, and error messages.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our service
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To process and complete your research tasks
• To send you service-related communications and updates
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Within Your Organization: Information you provide may be visible to other members of your organization.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

5. Data Security

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information.
• Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• Portability: The right to receive your information in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: The right to object to processing of your information for certain purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the privacy policies or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party services.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: