Last updated: May 9, 2025
PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY
- INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Privacy Policy Summary ("Summary") provides an overview of the key information practices described in Association of Genetic Technologists ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") full Privacy Policy ("Full Policy"). The Full Policy can be accessed at https://www.agt-info.org/docs/Privacy_Policy_v3_052925.pdf.
1.2 Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Summary shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Full Policy.
- PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION
2.1 The Company collects the following types of Personal Information:
(a) Contact Information: including but not limited to name, email address, mailing address, and phone number;
(b) Payment Information: including but not limited to credit card number and billing address for purchase transactions;
(c) Browsing and Usage Data: including but not limited to IP address, device information, pages visited, and search queries; and
(d) Geolocational Data: from your mobile device, if you have enabled location services.
- USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
3.1 The Company uses the collected Personal Information for the following purposes:
(a) To provide and improve our products and services;
(b) To administer promotional programs and solicit feedback;
(c) To inform you about our products, services, and special offers; and
(d) To analyze usage trends and optimize the user experience.
- SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
4.1 The Company may share your Personal Information with:
(a) Service providers who assist us in operating our business;
(b) Affiliated companies and entities for marketing and promotional purposes;
(c) Third parties in the event of a corporate transaction, such as a merger or sale; and
(d) Authorities or other third parties as required by law or to protect our rights.
- YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS
5.1 You have the following choices and rights regarding your Personal Information:
(a) Opt-out of receiving promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link provided in such communications;
(b) Modify your communication preferences in your account settings;
(c) Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Information; and
(d) Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your Personal Information, where applicable.
- DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY
6.1 Data Retention: The Company retains your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.
6.2 Security Measures: The Company implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to:
(a) Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest;
(b) Regular security assessments and penetration testing;
(c) Access controls and authentication mechanisms;
(d) Employee training on data protection and security practices; and
(e) Incident response and data breach notification procedures.
- COMPLIANCE WITH PRIVACY LAWS
7.1 The Company is committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.
7.2 For individuals residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, additional rights and protections may apply as outlined in the Full Policy.
- CHANGES TO THIS SUMMARY
8.1 The Company reserves the right to modify this Summary at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Summary on our website or through other appropriate communication channels.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
9.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Summary or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Denise Juroske Short
agtinfonow@agt-info.org
423-567-4AGT
Contact Us
If you have a complaint, dispute, or questions regarding this Policy or our treatment of your Personal Data, please contact us at:
General Contact
Denise Juroske Short
agtinfonow@agt-info.org
Please allow up to 30 days for us to reply.