BUSINESS POLICIES

AAVLD Privacy Policy l AAVLD PEC Policy l  Conflicting Dates Promo Policy

AAVLD PRIVACY POLICY                    

 
This is the AAVLD Privacy Policy.   AAVLD values individual privacy and we want to give our members the opportunity to know what information we collect about them and how that information may be used.  At all times, however, AAVLD reserves the right to disclose information where required by law or to comply with valid legal process (such as a search warrant, freedom of information act, subpoena or court order), to protect AAVLD’s rights or property, including without limitation in the event of a transfer of control of AAVLD or substantially all of its assets, or during emergencies when safety is at risk.   AAVLD collects basic information from its members (including but not limited to names, addresses, business phone numbers, business fax numbers, and email addresses) for inclusion in a membership directory.  Access to directory information is available only to AAVLD’s members on AAVLD’s website.  AAVLD may also collect additional information specific to each member that is voluntarily supplied by such member.  Further, AAVLD may occasionally provide limited data to third parties, including companies that offer products and services for sale to AAVLD’s members.  This limited data may include names, job titles, companies/organizations, and business addresses, business phone numbers, business fax numbers, and email addresses.     If you purchase a product or service from AAVLD, we may ask for your credit card number or other account number you wish to be charged.  We do not give out your credit card or other account information to third parties unless you expressly authorize us to do so or if it is necessary to fulfill our responsibilities, including, but not limited to, delivering a product or service you order. AAVLD wants to ensure that we keep only the most accurate and up-to-date information about you in our records.  Therefore, whenever you believe that your contact information needs to be updated, you can email us at [email protected] to correct or update your contact information.
 
Adopted by vote of the AAVLD Executive Board April 5, 2017.
 

 AAVLD PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) values and respects each member, irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, political affiliation, education or disability. The AAVLD believes diversity enhances the mission and goals of the Association. The AAVLD listens to and appreciates all voices and believes every human being should be treated with respect. The AAVLD is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

 CONFLICTING DATGES PROMO POLICY 

AAVLD Promo Policy Regarding Conflicting Meeting Dates

By tradition, the AAVLD has a generous policy of promoting via Newsletter or Distribution Lists, the scientific meetings of allied associations. This policy does not intend to eliminate that tradition but clarifies how the AAVLD will handle such requests when the dates conflict with our own sponsored events.
It shall be the policy of AAVLD to NOT promote meetings of other allied associations or entities if the date of the conflicting event is within a window of 15 days before or after our own annual meeting, or other sponsored AAVLD event (summer symposia, Quality System training, etc.).
The Executive Director shall inform those making conflicting date requests about this policy. As needed, the AAVLD Executive Board shall consider and determine exceptions.
Adopted by the AAVLD Board of Directors: June 3, 2026