Privacy & Data Transparency
WinsBS Research is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals, partners, and institutions that interact with our research ecosystem. This statement outlines how we collect, manage, and use information in alignment with global academic and data ethics standards.
1. Data We Collect
We collect minimal and purpose-specific information necessary for research collaboration, data validation, and communication. The categories include:
- Institutional or company contact details (e.g., name, email, affiliation)
- Voluntary submissions through contact or inquiry forms
- Aggregated analytical data from website usage for research reporting
- Publicly available datasets relevant to ecommerce and fulfillment analytics
2. How We Use Data
Data collected by WinsBS Research is used exclusively for:
- Research reporting, benchmarking, and methodology development
- Internal communication with participating institutions and partners
- Compliance with applicable regulations and academic integrity standards
- Maintaining transparency and reproducibility across published studies
We do not sell, lease, or trade user information. Data is processed in accordance with U.S. and international data protection principles (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
3. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses limited cookies and analytics tools to measure site performance and engagement with research outputs. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifiable metrics such as page views and average session duration.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so will not affect access to our research content.
4. Academic & Research Transparency
WinsBS Research operates as an independent research institute. We uphold full methodological transparency by disclosing data sources, analytical methods, and peer-review status across all published materials.
In collaborative studies, anonymized datasets may be shared for reproducibility purposes, strictly under institutional data-sharing agreements.
5. Your Rights
As a research participant, partner, or visitor, you may request:
- Access to any personal data you have provided
- Correction or removal of inaccurate or outdated information
- Limitation of processing for academic use
- Deletion of personal data, subject to applicable record retention laws
Requests can be submitted to support@winsbs.com, and will be reviewed within a reasonable period consistent with institutional policy.
6. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or institutional data requests, please contact:
- Email: support@winsbs.com
- Address: WinsBS Research Institute, Portland, OR 97204, USA
- Phone: +1 (503) 867-9932
7. Data Ethics & Methodological Governance
All WinsBS Research publications adhere to the WinsBS Ethical Data Framework (WEDF-7), which governs the collection, handling, and publication of datasets across our academic and industry studies. This framework emphasizes:
- Integrity in data collection, ensuring authenticity and reproducibility
- Non-commercial usage of research datasets and open methodological disclosure
- Independent peer validation through the WinsBS Data Review Panel
- Transparent citation of public and private data sources
- Compliance with OECD, CSCMP, and APA data ethics guidelines
The WEDF-7 methodology ensures that all WinsBS Research outputs maintain verifiable provenance, statistical soundness, and academic accountability. For more information, please refer to the Research Methodology Framework.