American valuation society

This Privacy Policy describes how American Valuation Society LLC (“American Valuation Society,” “AVS,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information in connection with our websites, membership, events, communications, and online forums.

By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Contact details – name, email address, mailing address, organization, title, and professional credentials.

• Membership and event information – membership type and status, join/renewal history, event registrations and attendance, volunteer roles.

• Payment information – payments are typically processed through third-party providers. American Valuation Society does not store full credit card numbers.

• Communications – emails, messages, listserv/forum posts, surveys, and other correspondence with us.

• Website and technical data – IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, cookies, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Manage membership and renewals.

• Register you for and manage events, programs, and online forums.

• Send communications about news, events, resources, and opportunities.

• Operate and moderate discussion lists and forums.

• Process payments, invoices, and accounting records.

• Improve our programs, website, and services.

• Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our organization, members, and the public.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers – such as payment processors, email and list hosting providers, event platforms, and IT providers who support our operations.

• Partners – in limited cases for co-branded events or joint programs, as disclosed at the time of registration.

• Legal and safety – if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or to protect American Valuation Society, our members, or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Discussion Lists and Forums

If you participate in American Valuation Society email lists, forums, or similar platforms:

• Your name, email address, and message content may be visible to other participants.

• Messages may be archived and accessible to subscribers and administrators.

• Please do not share confidential or sensitive information that you are not authorized to disclose.

5. Data Security and Retention

• We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

• No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

• We retain personal information as long as needed for membership, program, and legal purposes, and then securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Choices

You may:

• Update your contact information or communication preferences by contacting us.

• Opt out of non-essential marketing emails by using unsubscribe links or contacting us.

• Request access, correction, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy or data protection laws.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the updated Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact admin@avsociety.org