Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https//www.arionresearch.com 

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Privacy Policy For Surveys and Assessments

Last Updated: 1/12/2026

Arion Research ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Agentic AI Readiness Assessment.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily:

When you choose to provide your email address to receive detailed results, we collect:

  • Email address

  • Company name (if provided)

  • Job title (if provided)

1.2 Assessment Response Data:

We collect and store your responses to assessment questions to:

  • Generate your readiness score and recommendations

  • Improve the Assessment over time through aggregate analysis

  • Understand usage patterns and improve user experience

1.3 Automatically Collected Information:

We may collect:

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • IP address (anonymized for EU users)

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages viewed and interactions

  • Referring website

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 5 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

2.1 Provide Services:

  • Generate your Assessment results

  • Send your detailed PDF report (if requested)

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Provide customer support

2.2 Communications:

  • Send your requested Assessment results

  • Send relevant educational content (if you opt in)

  • Provide updates about our services (you may opt out anytime)

  • Send administrative messages about your use of the Assessment

2.3 Improvement and Analytics:

  • Analyze aggregate usage patterns (anonymized)

  • Improve Assessment accuracy and relevance

  • Develop new features and content

  • Conduct research (using only aggregated, anonymized data)

2.4 Legal Compliance:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights and interests

  • Prevent fraud or misuse

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland, we process your data based on:

3.1 Consent: When you provide your email address, you explicitly consent to receiving your Assessment results and related communications.

3.2 Legitimate Interests: We process assessment response data based on our legitimate interest in improving the Assessment and understanding how it's used, provided this doesn't override your rights.

3.3 Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving you, provided they agree to keep information confidential. Examples include:

  • Email service providers (for sending results and communications)

  • Analytics providers (using anonymized data)

  • Hosting providers

4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal process

  • Protect our rights, property, or safety

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of others

  • Prevent fraud or abuse

4.4 Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.5 Aggregate Information: We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally for research, marketing, or other purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Assessment to function (saving your progress)

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the Assessment is used (anonymized)

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your choices for future visits

5.2 Your Choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Assessment functionality.

5.3 Do Not Track: We respond to Do Not Track signals by not tracking users who have enabled this setting.

6. Your Rights

6.1 All Users:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications anytime

  • Objection: Object to processing of your information

6.2 Additional Rights for EEA/UK/Swiss Users (GDPR/UK GDPR):

  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format

  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (doesn't affect prior processing)

  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

6.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or shared

  • Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information

  • Right to deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

6.4 Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

  • Email: [privacy email]

  • Subject line: "Privacy Rights Request"

We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

7. Data Retention

7.1 Assessment Responses: Stored for 2 years or until you request deletion. Anonymous, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely.

7.2 Email Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7.3 Legal Requirements: We may retain information longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes).

8. Data Security

8.1 Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Regular security assessments

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Secure hosting infrastructure

8.2 No Guarantee: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8.3 Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

9. International Data Transfers

9.1 Location: Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States.

9.2 EEA/UK/Swiss Users: When we transfer data outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

  • Other legally approved mechanisms

10. Children's Privacy

The Assessment is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

The Assessment may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide prominent notice or obtain consent as required by law.

13. Contact Information

Data Controller: Arion Research [Address] [City, State ZIP] United States

Privacy Inquiries: Email: [privacy email] Website: arionresearch.com

EU Representative (if applicable): [EU Representative details if you process significant EU data]

14. Specific Regional Information

14.1 European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland:

  • Data Controller: Arion Research

  • Legal Basis: Consent, legitimate interests, legal obligation

  • Supervisory Authority: Contact your local data protection authority

  • Data Protection Officer: [Contact if you designate one]

14.2 California:

  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information

  • Shine the Light: California residents may request information about data sharing once per year

  • CCPA Rights: See Section 6.3 above

14.3 Other U.S. States: If you reside in a state with comprehensive privacy laws (Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, etc.), you have similar rights to those described in Section 6.