Introduction

Beta Hat Industries, LLC (“Beta Hat,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a market research and consulting firm. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information that we collect, use, and store through our business activities and this website.

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This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information in connection with our website, client work, and research activities.

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Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information from the following sources:

• Business Contacts and Clients: When you contact us through our website or by email, we may collect your name, email address, company name, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

• Research Participants: When individuals take part in market research conducted by Beta Hat, we may collect limited personal information necessary for participation, such as name, age, email address, and research responses. Research participation is always voluntary, and responses are anonymized or aggregated before analysis and reporting.

• Vendors and Contractors: We collect business contact information and payment details as needed to manage our vendor relationships.

• Website and Email Interactions: We may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, or access time through standard server logs and analytics tools to improve website performance.

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We do not collect or process sensitive personal information through this website.

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How We Use Information

We use personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries and providing client services.

• Managing project communications and deliverables.

• Conducting market research studies.

• Managing contracts, billing, and vendor relationships.

• Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and services.

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We do not sell personal information and do not use it for automated decision-making or targeted advertising.

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Information Sharing

We may share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who support our operations (such as IT, accounting, or research support vendors), and only under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

• With clients who commission research, in anonymized or aggregated form only.

• When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

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All third parties with access to personal information are required to protect it consistent with this notice and our data security policies.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal and contractual obligations.

• Client and vendor information is retained as part of our business records.

• Research participant data is retained only as long as necessary for project completion and analysis, then deleted or anonymized.

• Emails are automatically archived after three years.

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For more details, see our internal Data Retention and Disposal Policy.

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Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

All company and client data are stored securely within Microsoft 365 systems, including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, which provide encryption in transit and at rest.

Only authorized personnel and contractors with confidentiality agreements have access to this information.

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International Access

Beta Hat is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website or participating in research from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

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Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

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• The right to access or receive a copy of your data.

• The right to request correction or deletion.

• The right to restrict or object to processing.

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You may exercise these rights by contacting us at help@betahatmr.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business use and are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

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Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Beta Hat Industries, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: help@betahatmr.com

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