Welcome! This short study asks about a consent message and preference center controls. There are no right or wrong answers. Please read each item carefully and answer honestly.
Imagine you open an app’s preference center and see this consent text. Version A: “We use your data to personalize content and improve the app. This includes pages you view, items you buy, device type, and your approximate city-level location. We do not collect precise GPS, your contacts, or payment card numbers. You can change choices anytime. Essential uses for security and functionality can’t be turned off. See details.” Version B: “With your permission, we and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our app and to offer relevant content. Data include device info, pages visited, purchases, and your city-level location. You can opt out of non-essential uses. Essential uses for security and service cannot be turned off. Learn more.”
According to the consent text, which kinds of data are collected? (Select all that apply.)
- Pages viewed
- Purchases/items you buy
- Device type
- City-level location
- Precise GPS location
- Your contacts
- Payment card numbers
Which uses cannot be turned off, per the text? (Select one.)
- Essential uses for security/service
- Advertising
- Analytics
- Email marketing
- Not sure
Which version seems more transparent overall? (Select one.)
- Version A
- Version B
- About the same
- Not sure
Please rate your agreement with each statement about the consent text.
Overall, how much do you trust this consent message?
How likely are you to accept the consent as shown?
About how many seconds would you spend reading this consent before choosing? Enter a number.
Which control pattern would you prefer in a preference center?
Rank the elements that most improve your trust (top = most helpful).
What would you change to make the consent clearer or more trustworthy?
Max 600 chars
If a word or phrase felt confusing, type it here (optional).
Max 100 chars
When did you last adjust privacy or notification preferences in any app or site?
- Within the last week
- Within the last month
- Within the last 3 months
- More than 3 months ago
- Never/Not sure
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select “I am paying attention.”
- I am paying attention
- I am not paying attention
- Prefer not to answer
What type of device do you primarily use for apps?
Anything else you’d like to share about consent wording or preference controls?
Max 600 chars
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