last updated: 25.05.2026

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Supply Chain Research ("SCR," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to supplychainresearch.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily submit through the Site, including:

  • Contact and Briefing Request Forms: Name, email address, company name, job title, phone number, and any details you include in your message.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and, optionally, name and company.
  • Event Registrations: Name, email, company, and role information when registering for webinars or events.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation paths.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
  • IP Address: Used to approximate geographic location (country/region level) and for security purposes.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from analytics providers, advertising platforms, or publicly available business directories, solely for the purpose of improving our services and understanding our audience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Delivering Research and Content: Responding to briefing requests, sending research reports, and providing access to our research library.
  • Communications: Sending newsletters, research updates, event invitations, and responding to inquiries. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Site Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve Site content, navigation, and performance.
  • Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting applicable legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating the Site, delivering email communications, hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With Your Consent: When you have given explicit permission for a specific use.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions and briefing requests are retained for up to three (3) years. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Texas Residents: Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), you have the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data, as well as the right to opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and profiling. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@supplychainresearch.com. We will respond within 45 days.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including vendor profiles and external research sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at contact@supplychainresearch.com