Ascero Research has been commissioned to conduct a study on the organizational use of merchant gift cards and Visa-branded pre-paid cards.
The following five questions are designed to qualify your organizational usage. All information provided in this screening process, and any subsequent phone interview, will remain anonymous. (See Terms and Conditions for Data Usage below)
Selected participants will be invited to a 15-minute phone conversation to cover card usage. Four discussion topics will be provided in advance. Participants who complete the interview process will be provided with the option to choose a $75 value gift card or Visa pre-paid card. Gift card options include: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Apple.
Participants will be selected by January 17 and interviews will be conducted between January 20-24. The time period for interviews may be extended depending on participant availability.
Rewards will be provided in real-time during the interview process.
Terms and Conditions for Data Usage
1. Overview These Terms and Conditions govern the use of data collected through surveys conducted by Ascero Research (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By participating in this survey, you (“Respondent”) agree to these terms and conditions.
2. Data Anonymity
All responses collected will remain strictly anonymous.
Ascero Research will ensure that no identifying information, such as name, contact details, or IP address, will be shared with the sponsoring company or any external organization.
Any identifying data provided voluntarily by the Respondent will be excluded from the survey dataset before analysis or sharing.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
The data collected will be used exclusively for research purposes, including statistical analysis, trend evaluation, and reporting.
Aggregated and anonymized insights derived from the data may be shared with the sponsoring company or other interested parties, but these will not identify individual respondents.
4. Data Security
Ascero Research will take all reasonable measures to protect the data collected, including encryption, secure storage, and access restrictions.
Data will be stored on secure servers and will only be accessible by authorized personnel within Ascero Research.
5. Data Sharing
Respondent data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for purposes beyond this survey’s stated objectives.
The sponsoring company will receive aggregated and anonymized data only.
No organization external to Ascero Research will have access to raw survey data.
6. Voluntary Participation
Participation in this survey is voluntary. Respondents may choose to exit the survey at any point without penalty.
Participation is by invitation only and at the sole discretion of Ascero Research.
Respondents may request the removal of their data from the survey results by contacting Ascero Research within 14 days of participation.
7. Use of Cookies and Tracking
Ascero Research may use cookies or similar technologies to facilitate survey functionality. These technologies will not be used to identify individual respondents.
Any tracking data will be anonymized and used only to improve survey delivery and user experience.
8. Compliance with Data Protection Laws
Ascero Research will comply with all applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws.
Respondents residing in regions with specific data rights may exercise their rights, including access, rectification, or erasure of their data, by contacting Ascero Research.
9. Contact Information For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this survey’s data usage, please contact us at:
info@ascero.com
10. Amendments to Terms Ascero Research reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions as necessary. Any changes will be communicated clearly before they take effect.
By participating in this survey, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.