Privacy Policy

Introduction

AgentGoverning is an independent, non-commercial standards body for AI agent governance. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data submitted through our website at agentgoverning.com.

We are committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data We Collect

We collect personal data only through the contact form on our website. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Organisation name
• Message content

We do not operate analytics cookies, advertising trackers, or third-party profiling tools at this time. We use functional cookies only, as described in our Cookie Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR. Our legitimate interest is responding to enquiries about the AGS standard, verification processes, regulatory engagement, and research collaboration. We have assessed that this processing does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

How We Use Your Data

Personal data submitted through the contact form is used solely to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Facilitate engagement regarding the AGS standard, verification, or research
• Maintain records of correspondence for continuity

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months from the date of submission. After this period, personal data is permanently deleted unless there is a lawful basis for continued retention.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties. Personal data is not transferred to any commercial entity, advertising network, or data broker. Where we use infrastructure providers to operate this website, such providers act as data processors under appropriate contractual safeguards.

International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom. If any transfer becomes necessary, it will be conducted in compliance with UK GDPR requirements, including the use of appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to data portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at framework@agentgoverning.com. We will respond within one calendar month.

Contact for Privacy Queries

For all privacy-related enquiries, including requests to exercise your data rights:

framework@agentgoverning.com

Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Governing Law

This privacy policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We do not provide individual notice of policy changes.