How We Protect Your Anonymity
Here's what we do to minimize the risk that anyone might trace a contribution back to you.
What Makes Data Traceable (And What We Do)
| Identifier | Risk | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Institution name | Direct identification | Stripped before storage |
| Quote/PO numbers | Traceable to your account | Stripped |
| Rep names, addresses | Traceable to your relationship | Stripped |
| Exact dates | Timing correlation | Bucketed to quarter |
| Unique configs | "Only one lab buys that" | Rule of 5 (see below) |
| IP address | Location/network fingerprint | Not logged |
What We Actually Store
SKU + price + quarter + vendor. That's it.
Original documents are deleted immediately after extraction. The conversation itself is not stored. No source material remains.
Rule of 5
We don't show aggregated data until 5+ labs have contributed to that SKU. This makes it much harder to infer "that must be Lab X."
But if you're the only lab in your region buying a truly unique configuration, some risk remains. Use your judgment.
Your Session
If you want credit for contributing (for future free access to reports), we store an anonymous counter in your browser. It's a random string — not tied to your identity, email, or IP.
Clear your browser data and it's gone. We have no way to reconnect you to previous contributions.
A Note on NDAs
Standard "confidential" boilerplate on quotes is normal — most quotes have it. But if you've signed a real NDA with specific restrictions on sharing pricing, don't share that data.
Trust Your Instincts
Ultimately, you know your situation best. If sharing specific pricing feels risky given your vendor relationship, trust that instinct. We'd rather have fewer contributions than put anyone in an uncomfortable position.
Questions?
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