Pingo, Privacy-friendly polling tool Privacy-friendly polling tool
Poll and survey creators
Description: Pingo is a tool that allows users to interact with audiences via live polls. Anyone with a can participate in a poll without having to log in by entering an access number. Response display is optimised depending on the device, i.e. they are adaptable to big screens. Users can see or show them in a browser or a PowerPoint presentation. Pingo is free and was developed by the University of Paderborn.
Evaluation: Pingo is a valuable tool for creating polls and surveys. Its interface is straightforward both for the creator and other participants. It emphasises user privacy. All in all, it is a handy not-for-profit tool developed by an educational institution. Basic IT skills required.
Cost: Free with registration for creators / free without registration for participants
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Group/pair work - outsiders,
Content:
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Very high. Pingo only collects user data and cookies, amongst which IP addresses and browser data, for technical security and web server operations and not other purposes such as marketing or advertising. Moreover, user data is deleted after 30 days. Pingo does not share data with third parties or display advertisement. Its privacy policy could nonetheless elaborate more on security measures. Pingo states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, it allows visualising results and saving polls.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No
- Compatibility/ Operating System: All operating systems