Introduction:

You are invited to participate in an online survey conducted by i3 Access. The purpose of this survey is to gather information on Financial Health components. Financial health encompasses four important aspects of people’s financial lives- financial security, financial resilience, financial control, and financial freedom, these are also called as financial health outcomes. Your participation is voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from the survey at any time. Before you proceed, please read the following information carefully and indicate your consent by clicking the "Agree" button at the end of this form.

Participant Information:

The survey is open to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria described in the survey invitation.

The survey is anonymous, and no personally identifiable information will be collected unless requested by respondents to collect the free Financial health score card report, you will be asked to provide an email address where this can be sent. This is optional. Your email address, if provided, is used primarily for the purpose of sending a detailed report to you.

Use of Data :

All answers provided in the survey are used for the scientific research purposes of i3 Access and its research affiliates only and will not be shared with third parties for any commercial purpose. The data will be maintained and securely stored as part of i3 Access. i3 Access research archives for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes of scientific research.

Procedure :

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to answer a series of questions related to financial health component of Saving, Spending, Borrowing, Resilience, Planning & Decision making. The estimated time required to complete the survey is approximately 15 mins. Your responses will be collected and analyzed for research purposes only.

Confidentiality:

All data collected from the survey will be treated with strict confidentiality. Your responses will be stored securely and will only be accessed by authorized personnel involved in data analysis.

To ensure anonymity, any data shared or published will be presented in an aggregated form that cannot be linked back to individual participants.

Voluntary Participation and Withdrawal:

Your participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. You have the right to refuse to answer any question or withdraw from the survey at any time without providing a reason.

Risks and Benefits:

Participating in this survey involves minimal risks. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any question, you may choose to skip it. While there are no direct benefits to you as a participant, your responses will contribute to our understanding on financial health well being of individual.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, you can contact at i3access@accessdev.org

By clicking the "Agree" button below, you confirm that:

• You have read and understood the information provided in this consent form.
• You voluntarily agree to participate in this survey.
• You are at least 18 years old.

Agree:

Thank you for your participation!