GFOA Data Sharing and Privacy Policy
Purpose
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is committed to protecting the personal information of our members, program participants, and other individuals who engage with our services. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information across all GFOA activities — including membership, events, programs, consulting services, research participation, certifications, communications, and digital platforms.
What Information We Collect
Depending on your engagement with GFOA, we may collect:
- Name, title, and organization
- Contact details (email, phone, mailing address)
- Demographic details (as voluntarily provided)
- Membership and participation history
- Event registrations and session attendance
- Communication and content preferences
- Payment and billing information
- Survey responses or research contributions
How We Use Your Information
GFOA uses this information to:
- Deliver the services and benefits you request
- Communicate with you about programs, events, and resources
- Customize content and improve user experience
- Provide customer support
- Conduct research and evaluate impact
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
When We Share Your Information
GFOA does not sell your personal information. We share information only under specific, limited circumstances:
1. With Your Explicit Consent
You may be asked to opt in to share your information (e.g., name, title, organization, and email) with:
- Event sponsors, exhibitors, or partners
- External collaborators on research or programming
- Select vendors for engagement or outreach purposes
Consent is requested during the relevant registration or engagement process and can be withdrawn at any time.
2. With Service Providers
We work with trusted vendors to support our operations (e.g., registration platforms, communications systems, payment processors, mobile apps). These providers may access your data strictly for the purpose of delivering contracted services on our behalf and are obligated to safeguard your data.
3. When Legally Required
We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of GFOA or others.
Your Rights
You may have rights depending on your location (e.g., under CCPA, GDPR), including to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Withdraw consent for data sharing
- Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible
- Opt out of promotional communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at membership@gfoa.org.
Data Security
GFOA maintains appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting updates on our website and revising the effective date.
Effective Date: Updated: May 30, 2025
Contact
For questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
GFOA Privacy Office
membership@gfoa.org
203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-977-9700