FAQ

1. What is KURD VOTE?

KURD VOTE is an independent, non-governmental research platform dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and sharing reliable, evidence-based data to support the nation-building and development of a sovereign Kurdistan state.

We provide secure survey, polling, and data analysis tools to academics, independent researchers, NGOs, and institutions — with strict ethical and privacy safeguards.

2. Is KURD VOTE affiliated with any political party or government?

No. KURD VOTE is politically neutral and does not support or oppose any political party or government. While individual research projects may yield findings that align with or challenge certain political views, our platform itself remains independent.

3. Who can use KURD VOTE’s platform?

• Independent researchers
• Academic institutions
• NGOs and think tanks
• International organizations
• Government departments (only under strict neutrality and ethical conditions)

All users must follow our Code of Conduct & Research Charter.

4. What kind of studies does KURD VOTE support?

We support quantitative and analytic studies such as:

• Public opinion surveys
• Polls on socio-political, economic, and cultural issues
• Data collection projects on public services, governance, or community needs
• Research into the experiences of historically marginalized communities

We do not host studies that promote discrimination, incite violence, or attempt to collect personally identifying information without explicit consent.

5. How is data privacy protected?

• All data is stored on encrypted servers.
• Raw datasets remain within KURD VOTE’s secure infrastructure.
• Only anonymized or aggregated results may be shared with approved researchers.
• No personal identifiers are collected unless essential — and only with informed consent.
• We follow our Privacy Policy and comply with international research ethics standards.

6. How do you ensure research quality?

Every study goes through a three-step approval process:

1. Proposal Review – To check alignment with our mission and ethics.
2. Ethics & Compliance Check – By the Data Protection Officer and Academic Committee.
3. Founder Approval – Before any data collection begins.

Results are peer-reviewed internally before publication.

7. How can participants be sure their information is safe?

We never release information that could identify a participant.
Participation is voluntary, and all surveys begin with a clear consent form. While no digital system can be 100% risk-free, we apply the strongest safeguards available to us.

8. Who owns the data collected through KURD VOTE?

All raw data collected on our platform remains the property of KURD VOTE.
Researchers may store and use only anonymized, deduced datasets that remove any possibility of identifying participants.

9. Can KURD VOTE research be used outside Kurdistan?

Yes. While our primary focus is on Kurdistan’s nation-building, our tools and methods can be applied to studies involving other regions, populations, or diasporas — provided they meet our ethical standards.

10. How is KURD VOTE funded?

We are supported through a mix of grants, research contracts, and contributions from partners. All funding sources must align with our independence and mission.

11. How can I propose a study?

• Submit a research proposal via our online submission form.
• Include your research question, methodology, target population, and intended use of results.
• Await review and approval before any fieldwork begins.

12. How can I partner with KURD VOTE?

We work with academic institutions, NGOs, government bodies, and international organizations through formal Partnership Agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Contact us at [partnerships@kurd.vote] for more details.

13. Where can I see past studies?

Approved and published studies are listed in our Research Library on the KURD VOTE website, along with downloadable public summaries and policy briefs.