FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is PollingPoint?

PollingPoint, operated by YouGovPolimetrix, conducts polls on the Internet about public affairs and other topics of general interest. PollingPoint polls are taken by people from all over the nation who have agreed to share their thoughts on social and political issues.

How long is a typical PollingPoint survey?

Most PollingPoint surveys are very short and should only take you about five to seven minutes to complete. A typical survey is only about 20 to 30 fairly short questions in total. Occasionally, there will be longer surveys or surveys with more complex questions. The longest surveys should not take more than 20 minutes to complete.

For what purposes is the data collected by PollingPoint used?

Data from PollingPoint surveys are used by newspapers, television networks, newsmagazines, public affairs groups, scholars, and political campaigns to reveal and analyze public opinion on important social and political topics.

Who pays for these polls?

PollingPoint conducts polls for a diverse group of clients to help them better understand public views about current affairs. PollingPoint is a non-partisan polling organization, and we conduct polls for both Democrats and Republicans - liberal, moderate and conservative. However, our clients do not always give us permission to identify them. Rest assured that when you answer a poll at PollingPoint, your privacy is secure, and your responses do make a difference.

Can I see results of the polls in which I participate?

You can view a selection of results on the Results page of our website however some clients request that poll results remain confidential and we need to honor that.

I took a survey but don't see all of the results posted. Why do you only show some of the results?

PollingPoint conducts surveys for a wide variety of clients, and is sometimes asked to keep the results from those surveys confidential.

Will the information I provide to PollingPoint be confidential?

Yes. Your responses will be used only for statistical tabulations, such as "50% of the public is in favor of a tax cut" or "10% more women than men voted for Democratic candidates." Your individual answers will never be revealed to anyone in a manner that reveals your identity. Please see our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Will I receive e-mail messages from anyone other than PollingPoint?

Under no conditions will PollingPoint give, rent, or sell your e-mail address to anyone else or allow messages to be sent to you by third parties.

Do I have to buy or subscribe to anything?

No. PollingPoint conducts only legitimate public opinion polls. You will not be asked to buy or subscribe to anything.