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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

At 7AM Research, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Rosali Management Consultancy FZ-LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our services: Name, email address, payment information
  • Contact us: Name, email address, message content
  • Create an account: Username, email address, password
  • Participate in surveys or promotions: Any information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services, including:

  • Payment Processors (Stripe): Transaction details, payment status
  • Analytics Providers: Usage patterns and demographics
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media accounts

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Our Services

  • Process your subscription and deliver research reports
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process payments and send transaction confirmations
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send service-related announcements and updates

2.2 To Improve Our Services

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Conduct research and development
  • Test new features and functionality
  • Monitor and analyze trends and service performance

2.3 For Marketing and Communication

  • Send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Notify you about new services, features, or special offers
  • Conduct surveys and gather feedback

2.4 For Security and Legal Compliance

  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
  • Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Processing Activity Legal Basis
Providing subscription services Contract performance
Processing payments Contract performance
Sending marketing communications Your consent (opt-in)
Improving our services and analytics Legitimate interest
Fraud prevention and security Legitimate interest
Legal compliance Legal obligation

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf:

  • Payment Processing: Stripe (for secure payment processing)
  • Email Services: Email delivery platforms for sending reports and communications
  • Data Storage: Cloud hosting providers (e.g., DigitalOcean)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics and similar tools for website analytics
  • Customer Support: CRM and support ticketing systems

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal process
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Protection of our legal rights
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5.1 Retention Periods

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after account closure
  • Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or 2 years of inactivity
  • Support Communications: Retained for 3 years after the last interaction
  • Website Analytics: Anonymized after 26 months (Google Analytics default)

5.2 Deletion

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policy and applicable laws.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

6.2 Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3 Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., tax records, legal obligations).

6.4 Restriction of Processing

You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

6.5 Object to Processing

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

6.6 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

6.7 Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
  • Contacting us at hello@7amresearch.com
  • Updating your preferences in your account settings

6.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@7amresearch.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for website functionality (login, session management) Session or 1 year
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics) Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies Track your activity for advertising purposes Up to 1 year

7.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and behavior analysis
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot prevention
  • Stripe: Payment processing

7.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8.1 Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Secure Payment Processing: Payment information is processed securely through Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure
  • Access Controls: Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Security Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices
  • Data Backup: Regular backups with encryption

8.2 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Please use a strong password and do not share it with others.

8.3 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable laws, typically within 72 hours of discovery.

9. International Data Transfers

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

9.1 Safeguards for International Transfers

When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Binding Corporate Rules (where applicable)

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete it.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@7amresearch.com.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email to your registered email address
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

13.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.

13.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

13.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.

13.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

13.5 How to Exercise CCPA Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@7amresearch.com or call us (if applicable). We will verify your identity before processing your request.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@7amresearch.com
  • Company Name: Rosali Management Consultancy FZ-LLC
  • Business Address: 14 Wall Street Manhattan, 20th floor, New York, NY 10005, United States
  • Incorporation: United Arab Emirates

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) and believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.


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