You will not attempt to identify individual study participants. You will not report information that could directly or by inference identify individual study participants.
You will obtain relevant approval prior to use the data.
Access to the data will be limited to the personnel named in the Data Application form. You will not distribute nor permit others to distribute any of the data to a person who is not listed. If new staff join the research team, you will submit an additional copy of Application.
You will store and analyze the data in a secure computing environment.
You will cite the data as the data source in all reports, presentations, and publications based on the data. Citations will appear in footnotes or in the reference section of any manuscripts.
At the conclusion of the proposed research, you will provide a copy of any publication or report based in whole or in part on the data to the author of the study/owner of the data.
If the data owner determines that you are in violation of the terms and conditions, you will destroy the data set, and any derivative data files, upon request.
The following Terms and Conditions govern your use of the MQUAD Dataverse application (the Site) and the services provided through it (collectively, the Service). By accessing, registering for, or using the Service, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, as well as any applicable policies, guidelines, and operating procedures. By clicking "I Accept" and/or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
MQUAD Dataverse reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Users are responsible for reviewing this Agreement periodically to stay informed of any changes. Continued use of the Service after any updates have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
Account - A user-controlled account protected by a user-created username and password, which provides authorized access to MQUAD Dataverse and its features, including uploading, downloading, and managing datasets.
Registration Information - Information required to create a user account, including, but not limited to, the user's name, email address, affiliated organization, and other registration details.
User – Any individual or organization that has registered an account and is authorized to access and use MQUAD Dataverse/Collab in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
Data Use Agreement – A legally binding agreement that defines the terms and conditions governing access to and use of restricted datasets. Users must accept the agreement before downloading or accessing restricted data.
Dataverse – A virtual container used to organize, store, manage, and share datasets. A Dataverse can contain multiple datasets.
Dataset – A collection of one or more data files and their associated metadata representing a study, survey, experiment, publication, or other research output.
Depositor (Uploader) – The user who uploads a dataset, including its files and metadata, to a Dataverse.
Download Information – Information recorded when a dataset is downloaded, including, but not limited to, the user's account details, download date and time, and the names of the downloaded files.
Metadata – Information describing a dataset, including its title, author(s), description, keywords, publication date, subject matter, and other relevant details that facilitate discovery, citation, and reuse.
Author – The individual(s) who created the data or conducted the research that resulted in the dataset. The Author may, but is not necessarily, the same as the Uploader/Depositor.
Publish – The action of making a dataset publicly available and discoverable through MQUAD Dataverse, subject to the applicable access permissions and licensing terms.
Unpublished Dataset – A dataset that has been uploaded but has not yet been published. It is accessible only to the Depositor and users who have been granted appropriate permissions.
Both registered Users and unregistered Guests may browse and download publicly available datasets from MQUAD Dataverse, subject to the applicable access permissions. However, access to certain features, including uploading, managing, publishing datasets, and accessing restricted content, requires a registered user account.
When creating an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date Registration Information. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of this information. MQUAD Dataverse/Collab reserves the right to refuse registration, suspend, or terminate an account if the information provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, or if these Terms and Conditions are violated.
You are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account and for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You must not share your account or allow others to use it without your explicit authorization. If you become aware of any unauthorized access to or misuse of your account, you must notify the MQUAD support team (info@mquad.org.) immediately.
By creating and using an account on MQUAD Dataverse/Collab, you acknowledge and agree that:
Users are responsible for ensuring that all datasets, files, metadata, and other content uploaded to MQUAD Dataverse comply with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies. MQUAD Dataverse reserves the right to review, restrict access to, or remove any upload(s) that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate.
By uploading content to MQUAD Dataverse, you represent and warrant that:
1.1 This Privacy Policy applies to all the products and services provided by Population Council Consulting Pvt. Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively referred to as "PC Consulting " or "We ") accessible through its website,dataverse.mquad.org. The term "Services" in this policy encompasses all products and services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices concerning Customer's Personal Data and its treatment.
2Definitions
Customer: The user with an account on dataverse.mquad.org, utilizing the platform to create and host surveys.
Personal Data: Any information associated with an identified or identifiable natural person (referred to as a "Data Subject ").
Data Fiduciary: The individual, solely or in collaboration with others, determining the purpose and means of processing Personal Data.
MQUAD: PC Consulting's proprietary platform that enables Customers to create and host surveys and collect and analyze Survey Data from Survey Respondents.
Survey Data: Responses obtained from surveys hosted by Customers on the MQUAD platform.
Survey Respondent: The individual who receives and responds to a survey initiated by the Customer on the MQUAD platform.
We collect the following information from our Customers:
Information: When Customers register an account on MQUAD, we collect Customer Personal Data including email addresses, additional contact details, IP addresses, location data, device information, OS details, and other information reasonably necessary for facilitating account creation as part of Service provision.
Billing Information: For payment transactions on MQAUD, we collect billing details from Customers, including billing addresses and financial/payment information in accordance with applicable laws.
Usage information and Account settings: In the course of using our Services, we may collect usage information related to Customers, such as visited web pages the Customer visited, language preferences, etc.
Personal Data of Survey Respondents: Customers using our Services may upload contact details, including Personal Data, of Survey Respondents to MQUAD for the purpose of collecting Survey Data from Survey Respondents. In such cases, the Customer acts as the Data Fiduciary and we process this data in accordance with the agreement between us and the Customer.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, we use the Customer's Personal Data that we collected to perform our contractual obligations, Services, and other legitimate interests that are detailed below:
We will only disclose Customer's Personal Data in the circumstances described below:
We will only disclose Customer's Personal Data in the circumstances described below:
6.1 If Customers wish to update, amend, correct, or request the deletion of their Personal Data, they may do so by changing the account settings or by emailing us at info@mquad.org.
7Rights as a Data Subject
To the extent, PC Consulting acts as Data Fiduciary with respect to the Personal Data of the Customers, the Customers shall have the following rights:
To the extent, PC Consulting acts as Data Fiduciary with respect to the Personal Data of the Customers, the Customers shall have the following rights:
8.1 We will retain Customer information for as long as their account is active or as needed to provide our products or services, or otherwise fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8.2 Survey Data: Customers have control over the management of Survey Data and can delete it from our online systems or download it to their own systems at any time.
9International Data Transfer
To the extent, PC Consulting acts as Data Fiduciary with respect to the Personal Data of the Customers, the Customers shall have the following rights:
9.1 PC Consulting may process and transfer Customer Personal Data to its Affiliates and data centres outside the country of Customer's residence in compliance with applicable Data Protection laws. As a Customer, you acknowledge and agree that your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction, and your personal data may be subject to access by law enforcement and other agencies in those jurisdictions. We take measures to protect the data and maintain its confidentiality and integrity during transfer.
10Our Commitment to Data Privacy
To the extent, PC Consulting acts as Data Fiduciary with respect to the Personal Data of the Customers, the Customers shall have the following rights:
10.1 PC Consulting places the utmost importance on the data privacy of its Customers and commits to comply with applicable laws.
10Personal Privacy
To the extent, PC Consulting acts as Data Fiduciary with respect to the Personal Data of the Customers, the Customers shall have the following rights:
11.1 Customers are entitled to exercise data protection rights as per applicable data protection laws, to the extent we act as the Data Fiduciary of Customer Personal Data.
12Security
12.1 We adhere to the highest security standards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of Customers' Personal Data.
13Amendments to Privacy Policy
13.1 PC Consulting reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on the website along with the effective date. In case of material changes in the way we collect/handle Customer information, we will notify Customers via email. Continued use of our Services implies consent to the amended Privacy Policy.
14Unsubscribe From Our Communications
14.1 Customers can unsubscribe from our marketing communications by clicking on the "Unsubscribe " link provided at the bottom of the emails, updating their communication preferences, or sending an email to info@mquad.org.
15How To Contact Us ?
15.1 If Customers have any questions regarding our privacy policy, they can email us at info@mquad.org. We commit to replying within a maximum of 15 business days.
