Recordings and Sharing

We (Sharesies), including any of our associated entities may record research activities but we’ll always let you know before we start recording and you can get us to pause this at any time. You may ask for a copy of your recording by contacting us at research@sharesies.com. We keep recordings securely in line with our Privacy Policy, found on our website. Staff may request access to your recordings for their work and we review each request. Recordings are deleted after 5 years, but we retain any transcripts, reports, data analysis or other findings derived from recordings.

We may share the information you provide with third party service providers for the purpose of developing and enhancing our products, customer research and the Sharesies experience. We will not sell or distribute your information to third parties for any other purpose.

Confidentiality

We may show you some of our products, features, designs, concepts, or services that may not yet be publicly available yet, which, together with any information shared with you that is not publicly available, constitutes our confidential information. You agree not to use, retain copies or disclose our confidential information, at any time, for any purpose whatsoever.

Sharesies retains full rights and ownership of all confidential information disclosed to you.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

You understand and agree that we may use for internal purposes the following: photographs and/or videos

taken of you which may include your voice, name, appearance and other personally identifiable information provided by you. We will treat your personal information as confidential.

We may use the information you provide or recordings to contribute to research reports or findings. Any identifying information will be anonymised before being included in any subsequent report.

Gift Acknowledgement

You acknowledge that you may receive a gift for your time and contribution to this research.

Other Provisions

This Agreement and any disputes relating to this Agreement are governed by the laws of New South Wales and each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New South Wales courts. This Agreement is the entire agreement between yourself and Sharesies, and replaces any prior written or oral agreements.

Consent

You understand that participation in this research activity is completely voluntary and you are free to withdraw from participating before, or at any point during the activity. Participation in this research does not constitute a partnership, employment or any other affiliation with Sharesies.

You understand that you can choose not to respond to questions you would rather not answer.

By participating in the research activity, you confirm you have the full power and authority to grant the rights set out in these terms.