ASDE Survey Sampler Privacy Policy

ASDE Survey Sampler provides statistical sampling and related services exclusively to research organisations that conduct survey research, generally for marketing or social science purposes. Samples are comprised of statistically and/or randomly selected lists of names, phone numbers, addresses, and/or other contact information.

Many of the companies that receive our samples, are themselves required by federal, provincial or state law to protect the confidentiality, privacy and security of the information of the individuals in those samples. ASDE Survey Sampler does not collect, use or maintain a database of personally identifiable information on any individual or household.

ASDE Survey Sampler is a member of the following industry organisations and complies with all the privacy policies and codes of ethics of these associations:

  • MRIA (Marketing Research and Intelligence Association) (Canada)
  • MRA (Marketing Research Association) (USA)
  • CASRO (Council of American Survey Research Organizations) (USA)
  • ESOMAR (The World Association of Research Professionals)

In this document, you and your mean the individual who is a client or potential client of ASDE and we, us and our mean ASDE Survey Sampler and the members of its team.

Furthermore we comply with the requirements of PIPEDA (the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act - Canada). We believe in offering the highest quality and integrity to our clients and prospects, and we make the following commitments:

  • ASDE Survey Sampler is in the business of providing, as collective data, sample lists and enhancement services to survey research professionals.


  • Collecting personal information about our clients is essential to offer high-quality products, to provide on-going service relating to such products needs and to simply remain in contact with our clients. We take great care to ensure that the information we collect about you and your company is accurate and undertake to keep such information confidential and secure.


  • We will never rent or sell your personal information to any person, company or organization.

Our Policy sets high standards for collecting, using, disclosing and storing personal information. The Privacy Policy at ASDE Survey Sampler is complemented by procedures to manage all information collected. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at 888-323-3651 or by email at info@surveysampler.com.

How we collect, use and disclose corporate and personal information

Why we need the information
We need to collect corporate or personal information to:

  • determine your eligibility to use our products,
  • understand your needs,
  • continue to offer you the full range of products and services that we believe meet your changing needs and to service such products and services,
  • meet regulatory or contractual requirements related to the products and services provided to you.

We only ask you for the information we need

  • We collect only the information we need for the purposes we have identified to you; we will make sure you understand why we need the information by using clear, understandable language when we identify the purpose. Our files are kept for the purpose of providing and servicing our products and services that we believe are right for you. We will not sell, rent or loan your corporate or personal information to anyone at anytime.


  • Personally identifiable information is only collected when knowingly and voluntarily submitted, such as for requesting White Papers, subscribing to our Cyber-Bulletin service or applying for a job. This information is only used for internal purposes and is never sold or otherwise transferred to an outside company.

We will obtain your permission

  • We collect, use or disclose your corporate or personal information only with your permission, expressed in writing or implied, and you may give it to us verbally, electronically, or otherwise. You may also withdraw such permission for us to collect, or use your corporate or personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

We will disclose corporate or personal information in the following instances:

  • To our marketing service providers, to ensure their continued ability to maintain contact with your corporation and your personnel; however, such disclosure is protected by the terms of our contract.
  • When requested by the authorities in the normal course of a police of other legal investigation

We do not rent, lease or give away any personal information, in any circumstances.

With respect to “Cookies”
ASDE Survey Sampler does NOT use any Internet “cookies”.

With respect to email
We commonly use email in the course of our transactions with clients as well as in our marketing. With regards to the latter, we ensure that a link is always present to allow a recipient to unsubscribe from the mailing list. If you do not want to receive any marketing emails from us in the future, please let us know by writing at info@surveysampler.com.

With respect to telephone numbers or email addresses
Persons who supply us with their telephone numbers on-line or off-line may receive telephone contact from us with information regarding new products and services or upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive such telephone calls, please let us know by sending us an email at info@surveysampler.com.

With respect to security
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect personal data that we may have under our control from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Improper use or disclosure
  • Unauthorized modification

As always, ASDE Survey Sampler welcomes any questions, concerns or comments that you may have regarding our privacy policy. Please feel free to contact our privacy officer at info@surveysampler.com.




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