Privacy Policy

About MAXimum Research

MAXimum Research, Inc. (doing business as sv10.maxresinc.com, surveyinvites.com, maximum-polls.com, maximum-surveys.com, surveys-and-polls.com and websurveys.us) conducts market research surveys and political polling on behalf of our clients. We do not engage in sales or marketing activities.

SMS / Text Messaging Program

Program Description

MAXimum Research operates text messaging programs to invite individuals to participate in market research surveys and political polling. Participants typically receive 1-2 messages per campaign.

Opt-In Process

We obtain contact information through two methods:

• Voluntary Opt-In: Individuals may voluntarily provide their contact information through our online panel signup form at www.maximumresearch.com/join, selecting to receive survey invitations via SMS text messaging.
• Public Records: We also obtain contact information from official public sources such as state voter registration databases, as permitted under 47 U.S.C. Section 227(b)(1)(A)(iii) for non-commercial political research purposes.

Types of Messages You May Receive

• Survey and poll invitations from MAXimum Research sub-domains including survey-invites.com, maximum-surveys.com, maximum-polls.com, and surveys-and-polls.com
• Reminders to complete surveys
• Thank you messages upon completion
• Confirmation of opt-out requests

Sample Messages

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. You will typically receive 1-2 messages per research campaign.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of text messages at any time by:

Once you opt out, you will receive one final confirmation message, and then no further messages will be sent for 4 years.

Help / Support

For assistance, contact us by replying "HELP" to a received message, emailing removals@maxresinc.com, or calling (856) 874-9000 or (888) 212-0200.

Supported Carriers

Our text messaging services are available on all major U.S. carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and others.

Third-Party Sharing for SMS Program

Mobile phone numbers used in our text messaging programs are:

• Shared with our clients (the research sponsors) for survey administration and analysis
• Not sold or rented to third parties for marketing purposes
• Subject to the data sharing practices described in the "How We Use Your Information" section below

Information We Collect

From Website Visitors

• Information you voluntarily provide through survey participation or site registration
• Cookie data to track your survey progress and maintain session information

From Survey / Poll Participants

• Contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses) provided by our clients
• Survey responses and polling data

Our web server does not automatically collect domain or email address information from casual visitors.

How We Obtain Contact Information for Surveys / Polls

Contact lists are provided directly by our clients, who obtain them from official sources such as:

• State boards of voters
• State attorneys general offices
• Other authorized state agencies responsible for voter registration data
• Customer lists of the survey sponsor

How We Use Your Information

Survey and Polling Data

• Your contact information and survey responses are collected solely for research purposes
• All data collected is shared with our client (the organization that commissioned the research)
• Our clients may subsequently share aggregated or individual results with their partners, consultants, or sponsoring organizations (such as political candidates or PACs)
• Your information is never used for sales, marketing, or promotional purposes

Website Activity

• If you provide your email address, you will only receive communications related to your specific request or registration
• If you provide your phone number online, you will only receive contact regarding orders placed or information about new research opportunities

Your Rights and Choices

Opt-Out Rights

We honor all opt-out requests. If you opt out of communications from us, your contact information will be suppressed from our outreach lists for 4 years from the date of your request.

To Opt Out

Political Communication & Market Research Exemptions

Our communications fall under established regulatory exemptions for non-commercial activities. The Federal Communications Commission has recognized that research calls, market surveys, and political polling are exempt from certain Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restrictions because they serve informational purposes rather than commercial solicitation.

Legal Framework

• 47 U.S.C. Section 227(b)(1)(A)(iii) -- TCPA exemption for calls made for a noncommercial purpose
• FCC Rules: Political Campaign Calls and Texts -- Political campaign communications have specific exemptions under FCC regulations
• FCC Non-Commercial Call Exemptions -- Market research, surveys, and political polling are classified as non-commercial activities
• FEC Advisory Opinion 2002-09 -- Political committees' use of phone banks for voter contact

Consent and Data Source

Contact information used in our text messaging campaigns is provided to us by our clients. Our clients obtain this data from official government voter registration databases maintained by state boards of voters, state attorneys general, and other authorized state agencies. The legal basis for these communications is:

• Political communications are exempt from commercial telemarketing consent requirements under federal law
• Market research and survey calls are classified by the FCC as non-commercial activities
• Our role as a research vendor means we are acting on behalf of our clients, who have the direct relationship with voters through the civic and political process

While federal telecommunications law provides exemptions for political and research communications, we are committed to respecting individual preferences and honor all opt-out requests for a period of four years.

Cookies

We use cookies to track survey progress and maintain your session while you navigate our surveys. This ensures you can complete surveys across multiple visits without losing your place.

Data Security

We maintain appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information collected through our website and survey operations.

Changes to Our Privacy Practices

If our information practices change in the future, we will update this privacy policy and notify affected individuals before using their data for new purposes. You will have the opportunity to opt out of any new uses.

Third-Party Advertising

We do not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or believe we are not following our stated practices, you may contact us at: