Last updated: October 20, 2026
The Institute for Evaluation and Research, LLC (“TIER,” “we,” “us”) operates tierinstitute.com. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Information you give us. When you use our contact form, we collect your name, phone number, email address, and the message you send. If you email us directly, we receive whatever you include in that email.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting provider records basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of a visit. This data is used to keep the site secure and working. We may also use analytics tools that set cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site.
How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your questions and requests for IRB review, program evaluation, or training services
- Send a confirmation that we received your message
- Follow up about services you asked about
- Maintain the security and performance of the website
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Please Do Not Send Research Data Through This Website
Our contact form is for general inquiries only. Please do not submit protocols, consent documents, participant data, protected health information, or other confidential research materials through the form or by unencrypted email. Contact us first and we will arrange a secure way to share those materials.
How We Share Information
We share information only with service providers that help us run this website and respond to you, such as our web host and email provider, and only as needed for those purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when they are sent. Some parts of the site may not work as expected without them.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep contact form submissions and related emails only as long as needed to respond to you and conduct our business, or as required by law.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, including an encrypted (HTTPS) connection for this website. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information you have provided through this website by emailing contact@tierinstitute.com.
Children
This website is intended for adults and organizations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
Contact Us
The Institute for Evaluation and Research, LLC
Redfield, KS
contact@tierinstitute.com