Effective Date: October 1, 2025 Last Updated: October 1, 2025
Authentic Research Partners ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at arpconnect.com, use our services, or communicate with us through various channels including SMS.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
This information may include:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Authentic Research Partners, we collect and process:
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to SMS communications, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Authentic Research Partners at the phone number you provided. These messages may include:
Message and data rates may apply. The frequency of messages will vary depending on your engagement with our services.
You have the right to opt out of SMS communications at any time by:
After you opt out, we will send one final confirmation message, and you will not receive further SMS messages unless you opt back in.
Our SMS communications are facilitated through Zoom Phone, a service provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc. By opting in to receive SMS messages, you acknowledge that your information will be processed in accordance with both this Privacy Policy and Zoom's privacy practices.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 determining retention periods, we consider:
For SMS communications, we retain message logs and consent records in accordance with telecommunications regulations and our business needs.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@arpconnect.com.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our website or via email.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Authentic Research Partners LLC 300 Witherspoon Street, Suite 201 Princeton, NJ 08542 Email: hello@arpconnect.com
For job application inquiries: talent@arpconnect.com
Acknowledgment
By using our website, services, or opting in to SMS communications, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.