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SelltoGovernment Community Rules of Engagement

 

Code of Conduct and Confidentiality

Last updated: July 2024

By accessing or using SelltoGovernment.com and participating in the SelltoGovernment (STG) Community I agree to be bound by this Code of Conduct which applies to all members accessing and participating in our community. I acknowledge that my access to and use of STG Community is conditioned on my acceptance of and compliance with the Code of Conduct of STG Community.

 

I understand and accept that STG Community reserves the right to change policies to benefit our members and membership community. Consistent understanding and enforcement of the policies and procedures supporting this Code of Conduct reinforces the core values of STG Community. Violations of this code could result in a loss of membership.

 

Code of Conduct

As a member of STG Community, I affirm that I understand and commit to the Code of Conduct. I agree to:

1. Commit to My Peers and Colleagues

   • To make my best effort to attend community activities.
   • To contribute my expertise and experience for the benefit of my peers through active participation in member connections, community calls, Leadership meetings, and events.
   • To express and own my perspectives and feelings.
   • To actively listen, be present in the moment, and be on-camera when attending Zoom calls.

2. Treat Other Members with the Highest Respect and Attention

   • To treat all other members equally as peers, embracing a diversity of perspectives, with mutual respect, an open mind, and mutual spirit of goodwill.
   • To support a respectful and collaborative learning environment for STG Community members.
   • To treat STG Community management, vendors, and partners with mutual respect, cooperation, and collaboration.
   • To provide priority responses to all communications and inquiries from fellow members.

3. Act with Integrity and the Highest Ethical Standards in Your Professional and Personal Life

   • To respect being a STG Community member, publicly and privately, in both my professional and personal life.
   • To conduct myself with the highest ethical standards with members and within the STG Community.
   • To disclose any apparent conflict of interest between my business and STG Community.

4. Support a Culture where it is Safe to Share Ideas and Perspectives Openly

   • To presume goodwill and positive intentions of members and management, listening and providing honest feedback.
   • To personally and proactively address disagreements and counter-views directly with members and management on a one-to-one basis in a respectful exchange.
   • I understand that STG Community will not intervene or otherwise get involved in any private disputes between members, including, but not limited to, disputes arising from business transactions.

5. Honor the Privacy and Confidentiality of Members and their Experiences

   • To keep personal and confidential member information, member rosters (current or past members), and comments from speakers and resources confidential.
   • To respect the privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all STG Community members and content/information shared within STG Community to include conversations, presentations, idea generation or sharing of documents, assessments, or strategies.

6. Adhere to the Non-Solicitation Policy

   • I understand that I am encouraged to make business connections within STG Community and members are welcome to do business together.
   • I agree not to market to members or add members to my/my firm’s newsletter or marketing campaigns without the member first opting in to receive my communications.
   • I agree not to sell products or services, seek special advantages, or raise funds from others on an unsolicited basis, to include charitable, personal, business, and political causes.

Confidentiality

As a member of STG Community, I agree to honor the privacy and confidentiality of Members and their experiences. This includes maintaining the absolute privacy of Members’ personal and confidential information and not sharing Member-specific content outside of STG Community.

Consistent understanding and enforcement of the policies and procedures supporting this Code of Conduct and maintaining the confidentiality of our membership and community promotes the core values of STG Community. Violations of this Code of Conduct or confidentiality could result in a loss of membership.

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Privacy Policy

ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT

July 15, 2024

GARDANT GLOBAL (GARDANT) values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with GARDANT GLOBAL of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time GARDANT GLOBAL decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

This Policy applies to GARDANT GLOBAL, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.gardantglobal.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that GARDANT GLOBAL does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

Information We Collected

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:

• Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
• Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

In addition, GARDANT GLOBAL may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

GARDANT GLOBAL may also deem it necessary, from time to time, to follow websites that our users may frequent to gleam what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.

Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected

GARDANT GLOBAL does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

GARDANT GLOBAL may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from www.gardantglobal.com.

GARDANT GLOBAL may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

GARDANT GLOBAL may feel it necessary, from time to time, to contact you on behalf of our other external business partners with regards to a potential new offer which may be of interest to you. If you consent or show interest in presented offers, then, at that time, specific identifiable information, such as name, email address and/or telephone number, may be shared with the third party.

GARDANT GLOBAL uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, X and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within GARDANT GLOBAL’s control.

Disclosure of Information

GARDANT GLOBAL may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

• as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
• in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
• in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
• as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
• to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
• as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
• as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of GARDANT GLOBAL.

Non-Marketing Purposes

GARDANT GLOBAL greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in GARDANT GLOBAL products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children under the age of 13

GARDANT GLOBAL’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to marketing@gardantglobal.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. GARDANT GLOBAL will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Links to Other Websites

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. GARDANT GLOBAL does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Notice to European Union Users

GARDANT GLOBAL’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

Security

GARDANT GLOBAL takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the

beginning of the address of the webpage.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and accept such changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number, or mailing address.

Email: marketing@gardantglobal.com
Telephone Number: 202-993-3984
Mailing Address:
Gardant Global
Marketing Operations
2024 Crystal Drive
Suite 410
Arlington, Virginia 22202

GDPR Disclosure:

If you answered “yes” to the question Does your website comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)? then the Privacy Policy above includes language that is meant to account for such compliance. Nevertheless, in order to be fully compliant with GDPR regulations your company must fulfill other requirements such as:
(i) doing an assessment of data processing activities to improve security;
(ii) have a data processing agreement with any third party vendors;
(iii) appoint a data protection officer for the company to monitor GDPR compliance;
(iv) designate a representative based in the EU under certain circumstances; and
(v) have a protocol in place to handle a potential data breach.

For more details on how to make sure your company is fully compliant with GDPR, please visit the official website at https://gdpr.eu. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with GDPR and takes no responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any GDPR compliance issues.

COPPA Compliance Disclosure:

This Privacy Policy presumes that your website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from them or allow others to do the same through your site. If this is not true for your website or online service and you do collect such information (or allow others to do so), please be aware that you must be compliant with all COPPA regulations and guidelines in order to avoid violations which could lead to law enforcement actions, including civil penalties.

In order to be fully compliant with COPPA your website or online service must fulfill other requirements such as:
(i) posting a privacy policy which describes not only your practices, but also the practices of any others collecting personal information on your site or service — for example, plug-ins or ad networks;
(ii) include a prominent link to your privacy policy anywhere you collect personal information from children;
(iii) include a description of parental rights (e.g. that you won’t require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary, that they can review their child’s personal information, direct you to delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of the child’s information, and the procedures to exercise their rights);
(iv) give parents “direct notice” of your information practices before collecting information from their children; and
(v) obtain the parents’ “verifiable consent” before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from a child.

For more information on the definition of these terms and how to make sure your website or online service is fully compliant with COPPA please visit https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with COPPA and takes no responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any COPPA compliance issues.

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