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Dscout XT

Dscout XT (formerly called Chrome Connection) is an optional add-on program that utilizes your Dscout browser extension to help you skip applications and unlock access to additional studies.

Let’s say researchers need participants who frequently fly Southwest Airlines or shop on Etsy. That information isn’t readily accessible in your Dscout account by default—but it can be with Dscout XT.

Note: Dscout XT requires you to have the Dscout browser extension, which works best on Chrome and Microsoft edge. Dscout XT can be used on any Chromium-based browser, but there may be some missing functionality.

What data does Dscout XT collect?

By signing up for Dscout XT, you grant permission for the Dscout browser extension to collect the following data:

  • URLs visited (including number of visits and the date/time of each visit).
  • Search terms entered into your Chrome browser.

Dscout will then use this data to:

  • Match you with relevant applications and missions: Dscout XT saves you time and energy by letting your data passively answer questions like “Do you use Amazon Prime?” or “Are you an active Reddit user?” This lets us better match you with applications and studies without you having to do the manual work.
  • Create new research opportunities and products: Dscout XT unlocks Intercept studies, which are studies that pop up when you land on a specific website. This provides you with participation opportunities as you naturally shop and browse the web.

We understand that browsing data can be sensitive, but rest assured Dscout is focused on building better attributes for matching and understanding aggregated user-experiences—and data is not collected retroactively. So, we won’t work backwards to collect data before you join Dscout XT, and you can opt out of Dscout XT at any time.

Join Dscout XT

You can join Dscout XT from the desktop browser, which will guide you to download the Dscout browser extension (if you don’t have it installed already).

Note: You may also see this opportunity presented in the Dscout mobile app, which will guide you to log in using a desktop browser.

To join Dscout XT:

  1. Sign in to your account using your desktop web browser.
  2. Click Connect in the Dscout XT banner on the Missions page.

  3. Follow the prompts to enable Dscout XT in the Dscout browser extension.

Once setup is complete, you’ll see you’re connected in the Dscout browser extension. Here, you can also opt out of Dscout XT if you choose:

Note: If you opt out of Dscout XT while participating in a mission that requires it, you may forfeit payment for that mission. We suggest completing all in-progress missions before opting out. You’ll also no longer receive customized opportunities.

Request data deletion

To request deletion of any data collected using Dscout XT, send an email to help@dscout.com.

Note: Data you have shared in missions or data that has already been aggregated into research insights will not be deleted.

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