Effective Date: April 18, 2026
MeridianPoll ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users ("you" or "your") of MeridianPoll.com. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information through our website and research operations. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
- a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other details you submit through our website's forms or via email.
- b. Survey and Research Information: If you participate in our polls or surveys, we collect your responses, which may include demographic information and personal opinions.
- c. Text Messaging Opt-In Data: If you choose to opt-in to receive text messages from us, we may collect your phone number and related data required for text messaging services.
- d. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information about your device, browser, and usage patterns. This includes IP addresses, cookies, and other tracking technologies.
- e. Registered Voter Information: As part of our research mission, we may obtain registered voter data (such as name, address, and party affiliation) from official election authorities or licensed data providers.
2. Use of Information
- a. General Use: We use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, provide information about our research, and analyze site performance.
- b. Research and Polling: We use survey responses and voter information solely for research and forecasting purposes. All published results are provided in an aggregated or de-identified format that does not identify individual participants.
- c. Text Messaging: Your phone number and related data collected for text messaging services will be used to send you research-related text messages, poll invitations, and updates. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
3. Sharing of Information
- a. General Sharing: We will not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to any third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy or when required by law.
- b. Text Messaging Opt-In Data: Text messaging opt-in data, consent and related collected personal information will not be shared with or sold to any third parties, unless required by law.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and employ technical and physical safeguards to help protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may integrate with third-party tools (such as form builders or security services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their specific policies.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Email Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by following the instructions in the message.
- SMS Opt-Out and Support: You may opt-out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. For assistance, you may reply HELP.
- Regional Rights: Residents of certain states (such as California) may have the right to access, correct, or delete their data. To exercise these rights, please contact us via the email below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our records.
8. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: