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Privacy policy

About our privacy policy

AGU is committed to safeguarding our members’ privacy and safety. In early 2015, the AGU Privacy Policy Task Force began working with internal AGU staff and expert advisors to update the Primary Privacy Policy and to create Privacy Guidelines-Principles and Practices. The goal was to provide clear direction for AGU’s data collection efforts “including (the acquisition of) personally identifiable information, and how AGU may use, process, and share such information.” These two documents are the result of this rigorous and collaborative effort. As such, they are “living documents” that will be periodically updated as needs and concerns demand. For example, the Master Privacy Policy was updated on 25 May 2018 in response to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

A note about your privacy

AGU does not sell meeting attendee or member contact information. It has been brought to our attention that some individuals and organizations have been contacted with offers of lists for purchase. These offers are not affiliated with AGU in any way and are unauthorized. We thank our exhibitors for reporting this issue to us. If you receive an email or other communication with this type of offer please alert us by email. 

Keeping Data Secure

Credit card information provided to AGU via its websites is transmitted via a secure server with commercial encryption software. Those not able to use a secure server may opt to place the order another way, via phone, fax, or postal mail. To comply with credit card company requirements, AGU stores certain information for 3 years from the date of the transaction. When requested by the card holder, AGU will retain credit card information for future specified uses. Procedures have been employed to safeguard the security and integrity of your information. For more information see AGU's Primary Privacy Policy.
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