Compliance & Data Privacy

Trust is the foundation of every engagement conducted through Savnec. Our compliance program governs how experts are vetted, how information is exchanged, and how personal and business data is protected throughout each engagement.

Our commitment to compliance

Savnec maintains a strict internal compliance framework aligned with recognized market research industry standards, including the ICC/ESOMAR International Code on market and social research. Every consultation, survey, and expert engagement conducted through Savnec is subject to these standards, without exception.

Conflict of interest screening

Before any expert is matched to a client engagement, Savnec screens for existing employment relationships, competing NDAs, non-compete restrictions, and board or advisory positions that could give rise to a conflict. Experts are required to disclose any potential conflicts prior to accepting an engagement, and disclosed conflicts are reviewed and cleared before a match is confirmed.

Confidentiality & non-disclosure

All clients and experts engaging through Savnec operate under binding confidentiality terms. Client identities, project scopes, and the substance of expert consultations are treated as strictly confidential and are disclosed only to the extent necessary to facilitate the engagement.

Prohibition on material non-public information (MNPI)

Savnec strictly prohibits the solicitation, discussion, or exchange of material non-public information in any consultation. Engagements are limited to general industry knowledge, publicly available information, and professional experience, and never extend to confidential or non-public information about a current or former employer.

Data privacy & security

Personal and business data submitted to Savnec is collected, stored, and processed in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Access is restricted to authorized personnel, and Savnec does not sell personal or business data, or share it with third parties beyond what is necessary to deliver the services requested.

Industry standards

Savnec's compliance practices are informed by the ICC/ESOMAR International Code for market research ethics, reflecting the standards applied consistently across the expert network industry.

GDPR alignment

For clients and experts located in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, Savnec's data handling practices are designed to align with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the principles of data minimization, purpose limitation, and honoring individual data rights. See our Privacy & Cookie Policy for full detail.

Compliance & privacy inquiries

For questions regarding compliance or how your data is handled, contact us directly at compliance@savnec.com, or review our full Privacy & Cookie Policy and Terms & Conditions.