Privacy Policy

American Geoscience and Energy Training Center (“AGETC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Texas-based professional training organization specializing in geoscience, energy, and technical training programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register for courses, or interact with our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide to Us

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Professional information (job title, company name, industry)
• Payment and billing information
• Course registration details and participation records
• Communications you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless it is necessary and we have obtained appropriate consent.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process course registrations and payments
• To deliver training programs, certificates, and related materials
• To communicate with you about your courses, accounts, or inquiries
• To send administrative messages and service updates
• To improve our website, courses, and overall services
• To send marketing communications (only with your consent where required)
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers who assist us with payment processing, email delivery, website hosting, and learning management systems
• Professional partners when necessary to deliver joint training programs
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

We do not sell personal data. If this practice changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required notices.

If you are a Texas resident, you have the following rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA):

• The right to confirm whether we process your personal data
• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate personal data
• The right to request deletion of your personal data
• The right to obtain a portable copy of your personal data
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and certain profiling

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the method below:

Email:privacy@agetc.com

We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, as required by law. You may also appeal a decision by following the instructions provided in our response.

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Our services are intended for professional adults and are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

If we transfer personal information outside the United States, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that the data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

American Geoscience and Energy Training Center (AGETC)

Email:privacy@agetc.com