Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by IACGS through the website, inquiry forms, application-related communications, and associated digital channels used for accreditation operations.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with IACGS, we may collect information such as:

• Applicant Name
• Company Name
• Address and Country
• Email address and contact details
• Message and inquiry details provided in contact forms
• technical usage data such as browser type, pages visited, and device-related diagnostics

3. How We Use Information

IACGS may use collected information to:

• respond to inquiries and manage contact requests
• process accreditation applications and related communications
• perform assessment planning, review, surveillance, and accreditation administration
• maintain records, governance controls, and audit trails
• improve website usability, reliability, and security
• send relevant operational notices and policy updates

4. Legal Basis and Legitimate Purpose

Information is processed for legitimate accreditation-related operations, contractual or pre-contractual communication, compliance obligations, and where applicable, user consent (for example, optional subscription actions).

5. Data Sharing

IACGS does not sell personal information. Data may be shared only where necessary with authorized personnel, technical assessors, review teams, service providers, or competent authorities, subject to confidentiality and control requirements.

6. Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as required for accreditation operations, legal obligations, contractual records, dispute handling, and documented retention controls.

7. Cookies and Technical Data

The website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics, and security monitoring. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may be affected.

8. Security Measures

IACGS applies reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. No digital system can guarantee absolute security, but controls are maintained and reviewed.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.

Requests can be submitted through the Contact page or by emailing info@iacgs.org.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version is published on this page with the revised date.