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    Listen Labs Privacy Policy

    Summary For Interview Participants

    If you're about to participate in an AI-powered research interview, here's what you need to know:

    • We collect your responses for research purposes, which may include audio and/or video recordings depending on the study type
    • Your responses are shared with the research organization conducting the study
    • Research organizations must follow our Acceptable Use Policy, unless their specific terms (shown to you) state otherwise
    • Your data is protected by industry-standard security measures
    • Contact us at privacy@listenlabs.ai with any questions

    See the full policy below for details.

    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: February 11, 2025

    We value your privacy and strive for transparency. Depending on how you interact with Listen Labs (as a website visitor, a customer, or a participant in our research), different parts of this policy will be most relevant to you. Please read the sections that apply to your situation.

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction & Contact Information
    2. For Website Visitors & Customers
      • 2.1 Information We Collect (Visitors & Customers)
      • 2.2 How We Use Your Information (Visitors & Customers)
      • 2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
      • 2.4 Sharing Information with Third Parties
      • 2.5 Data Storage, Transfers, and Retention (Visitors & Customers)
    3. For Participants
      • 3.1 What We Collect (Participants)
      • 3.2 How We Use Your Information (Participants)
      • 3.3 Sharing Participant Data with Research Organizations
      • 3.4 Data Storage, Transfers, and Retention (Participants)
    4. Your Rights and Choices (All Users)
    5. Security Measures (All Users)
    6. Children's Data
    7. Changes to this Notice
    8. Questions, Concerns, or Complaints

    1. Introduction & Contact Information

    Listen Labs provides AI-driven qualitative research services. We may collect and process personal data from individuals who visit our website, use our services as customers, and/or participate in research interviews.

    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

    Data Protection Officer:
    Florian Juengermann
    425 2nd St
    San Francisco, CA 94107
    United States
    florian@listenlabs.ai

    2. For Website Visitors & Customers

    This section applies to individuals who visit listenlabs.ai, explore our services, request demos, sign up for accounts, receive marketing communications, or otherwise interact with us in a non-participant capacity.

    2.1 Information We Collect (Visitors & Customers)

    • Contact Details: Name, job title, employer name, and work email.
    • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages viewed, and interactions with our site or platform.
    • Marketing & Communication Preferences: Information you provide when signing up for newsletters, attending webinars, or requesting product demos.

    We may also receive personal data from third parties (e.g., public databases, LinkedIn).

    2.2 How We Use Your Information (Visitors & Customers)

    We use collected information to:

    • Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
    • Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and fulfill requests.
    • Send marketing communications (where legally permitted or with your consent).
    • Understand website usage and preferences to enhance user experience.

    We do not sell your personal information.

    2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

    We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your settings, analyze site traffic, and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our website.

    2.4 Sharing Information with Third Parties

    We share visitor and customer data only as necessary:

    • With service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery).
    • When legally required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure safety.
    • In aggregated, non-identifiable form with partners or advertisers for marketing or promotional purposes.

    2.5 Data Storage, Transfers, and Retention (Visitors & Customers)

    Your data is stored on servers located in the U.S. We rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for data transfers from the EEA and UK. We retain data for as long as needed for business, legal, or regulatory reasons. You can request deletion where feasible by contacting privacy@listenlabs.ai.

    3. For Participants

    This section applies to individuals who participate in qualitative research interviews conducted through Listen Labs. If you are a participant, please read this section carefully.

    3.1 What We Collect (Participants)

    When you participate in a research interview (via video, audio, or text), we may collect:

    • Interview Data: Video/audio recordings, transcripts, and any responses you provide. These may include personal information you choose to share.
    • Technical Data: IP address, device information, and browser settings to ensure a stable and secure interview experience.

    3.2 How We Use Your Information (Participants)

    We use participant data to:

    • Conduct the Interview: Record, process, and analyze your responses to provide insights for the research organization that commissioned the study.
    • Service Improvement: Use aggregated or anonymized participant data to improve our platform's functionality, security, and performance.

    Note on Anonymization: We aim to reduce or remove personally identifiable information from participant data where possible. However, due to the nature of video/audio interviews and varying customer requirements, complete anonymity may not be guaranteed. If you have concerns about how your information will be handled, please contact us before participating.

    3.3 Sharing Participant Data with Research Organizations

    Your responses will be shared with the organization commissioning the study. That organization must follow our Acceptable Use Policy or their own terms, which will be presented to you before the interview if they differ. They are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for authorized research purposes.

    We do not sell participant data to third parties. We share it only with:

    • The commissioning research organization.
    • Service providers who assist in delivering our services (e.g., cloud storage), without using your data for their independent purposes.
    • Authorities, if required by law.

    3.4 Data Storage, Transfers, and Retention (Participants)

    Participant data is stored on U.S.-based servers. We implement appropriate safeguards (like standard contractual clauses) for international data transfers.

    We retain participant data for the period defined by the research organization or as required by law. If no retention period is specified, we keep your data only as long as necessary for the research and compliance purposes. You can request deletion of your participant data where feasible by contacting privacy@listenlabs.ai.

    4. Your Rights and Choices (All Users)

    Depending on your location and applicable law (e.g., GDPR), you may have rights such as:

    • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
    • Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies.
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your data where possible.
    • Objection/Restriction: Object to or restrict certain data processing activities.
    • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
    • Withdraw Consent: When processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.

    To exercise these rights, contact privacy@listenlabs.ai. We will respond within the timeframe required by law.

    5. Security Measures (All Users)

    We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring, to protect your data. While we cannot guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to maintain and improve our safeguards.

    For more information about our security practices, including SOC 2 Type II compliance and a list of approved subprocessors, please visit trust.listenlabs.ai.

    6. Children's Data

    Our services, including interviews, are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 unless explicitly requested by the research organization conducting the study. In such cases, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from someone under 18 without proper consent, please contact us to request deletion.

    7. Changes to this Notice

    We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes affecting how we handle your personal information, we will notify you and obtain additional consent if required by law. Continued use of our services after changes have been made indicates your acknowledgment of the updated terms.

    8. Questions, Concerns, or Complaints

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

    Listen Labs
    425 2nd St
    San Francisco, CA 94107
    United States
    privacy@listenlabs.ai

    If you're in the EU, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.