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Difference Between Vendors and Individuals

On our platform, users can register as either Vendors or Individuals, depending on the nature of their work and organizational affiliation.
  • Vendor
Refers to an organization such as a company, university, or institute engaged in survey work, data collection, or data analytics.
  • Individual
Refers to a single person involved in survey-related tasks or data collection activities. Both Vendors and Individuals can access all the roles listed below. Additionally, users have the flexibility to define and assign custom roles as needed, allowing for greater customization based on unique project structures.

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Default User Roles

Below is a list of default roles available in the system, along with a short description of each:
  • Organization: The main entity (company or institution) responsible for overseeing the entire data project or study.
  • Contributors: Individuals or teams who contribute to the creation, refinement, or support of data or content.
  • Publisher: The party responsible for formally publishing datasets or survey results to the platform or external audiences.
  • Data Repository: A role assigned to platforms or services that store, manage, and archive datasets.
  • Distributor: Handles the delivery or sharing of datasets to other users or systems.
  • Data Provider: The source of the data, either through collection or submission. They are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data.
  • Media: Refers to individuals or organizations responsible for promoting, reporting on, or visually presenting the data (e.g., journalists, media outlets).
  • Data User: Any individual or group using the data for analysis, decision-making, or research purposes.
  • Data Sponsor: Organizations or individuals that fund or support the data collection or research initiative.
  • Data QC (Quality Control): Ensures that the data collected meets quality standards and is free from inconsistencies or errors.
  • Data Collector: Responsible for gathering data directly from the field or other sources.
  • Data Owner: Holds the legal rights or ownership of the data and can define access permissions and licensing.