At Quay Research, our work is grounded in the highest standards of ethical practice. We believe that integrity, transparency, and respect are essential to responsible research and consultancy. Our ethical commitment informs every stage of our work—from initial design to final reporting.

Integrity and Independence

We provide impartial and evidence-based insights. Our analyses are guided solely by the data and the project objectives, free from undue influence by clients, funders, or other stakeholders. We will never manipulate findings to meet predetermined outcomes.

Informed Consent and Participant Rights

We work under the protocols of informed consent, respecting our participants’ right to privacy and their right to withdraw from the project at any time without consequence. All personal data is handled securely and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws and ethical standards. We sign data management agreements with our clients in order to ensure that they remain the owners and controllers of their own data.

Transparency and Accountability

We maintain transparency about our methodologies, limitations, and any potential conflicts of interest. Our clients are kept informed throughout the research process, and we welcome scrutiny of our methods and findings.

Anonymity

Sensitive data is protected using secure systems, and findings are reported in a way that ensures anonymity where required.

Respect for Communities

Our research is conducted with cultural sensitivity and social awareness. We actively consider the broader social impact of our work and strive to avoid harm, exploitation, or misrepresentation.

Responsible AI Use

We use AI-powered search engines to improve traditional search capabilities, but we do not use generative AI to analyse data or write any part of our reports.

Climate and Environmental Emergency

We seek at all times to mitigate our carbon footprint by choosing sustainable travel options and meeting virtually where appropriate.