Privacy
At Vanguard, we’re committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your confidential information. Use the links at left to learn more about our privacy practices in this Community and at Vanguard generally, and to understand how you can access the information we have about you in connection with your participation in the Community.
Information we collect
Information We Collect
The following summary highlights the information we collect and our data policies. On this page you can learn:
Things you share
We collect the information that you choose to share with us. This may include the opinions you express and the interests you choose to share.
When you join this website, we keep the information that you share with us. This can include personally identifiable information including:
From time-to-time we may ask you to update your information. We may supplement this information with data from other sources and our partners. The information we collect can viewed by you in the Your Data section.
You will only be asked about your personally identifiable information in the private and secure areas of our website. Please do not volunteer personally identifiable information in areas viewable by others like discussions and comments. We will never ask you to share highly sensitive information such as passwords, social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, and financial information.
Web Browser and Device Information
We collect information about the devices you use to access our website and mobile app. The purpose of this information is to authenticate users, comply with applicable regional regulations, understand the quality of the user experience, and general website usage metrics with our users.
This information may include the following:
Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Cookies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers, phones, and other devices. Other technologies, including data we store on your web browser or device, identifiers associated with your device, and other software, are used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies.” We use cookies to manage user sessions. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information.
Information from third-party partners.
We exchange information about you and your activities on-and-off this website from integrations and third-party partners, such as information about your experiences or interactions on this website and with partners. The data exchanged with partners is pseudonymized. This means we do not share data about you thats classified as sensitive personally identifiable information that specifically identifies you, such as your full name and address.
How do we use the data we collect?
Our website is designed to give you a platform to share your experiences and opinions. The information you share with us helps us understand our audience and make better decisions about our company based on information you provide.
We may include information you share in company internal reports and presentations without permission, including suggestions, responses, and uploaded media created and shared by you. The purpose of this is to highlight your experiences and opinions to our broader team and to help inform our company decision making.
Your personally identifiable information is protected. We practice pseudonymization so that your identity is masked whenever and wherever possible. We do not share information that can identify you with partners or third-parties.
How do you keep my data secure?
Our servers are protected by high-end firewall systems. We secure data with sophisticated controls and access restrictions. All data is encrypted at rest for maximum security.
What’s your data retention policy?
Typically, we maintain data for as long as it remains relevant to the stated purpose of this website, i.e. understanding our audience and inform company decision making. We erase your personally identifiable information when it’s no longer pertinent to this purpose, or when instructed by you using the data controls on the Your Data section of this website.
How do I control my data?
We support your right to be informed about your data and make choices about your information. Visit the Your Data section to learn more.
Where can I learn more?
The full detail of our policies is available in our Privacy Policy. The purpose of this page is to highlight specific details from that policy. If you have additional questions you may contact us.
The following summary highlights the information we collect and our data policies. On this page you can learn:
- What kinds of data do we collect?
- How do we use the data we collect?
- How do you keep my data secure?
- What’s your data retention policy?
- How do I control my data?
- Where can I learn more?
Things you share
We collect the information that you choose to share with us. This may include the opinions you express and the interests you choose to share.
- Survey and study responses
- Discussions and chats
- Likes and comments
- Media such as images, videos, and documents you upload
When you join this website, we keep the information that you share with us. This can include personally identifiable information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Password
- Birthday
- Gender
- Phone number
- Address
- Country
From time-to-time we may ask you to update your information. We may supplement this information with data from other sources and our partners. The information we collect can viewed by you in the Your Data section.
You will only be asked about your personally identifiable information in the private and secure areas of our website. Please do not volunteer personally identifiable information in areas viewable by others like discussions and comments. We will never ask you to share highly sensitive information such as passwords, social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, and financial information.
Web Browser and Device Information
We collect information about the devices you use to access our website and mobile app. The purpose of this information is to authenticate users, comply with applicable regional regulations, understand the quality of the user experience, and general website usage metrics with our users.
This information may include the following:
- Connection information such as the name of your internet service provide (ISP), mobile operator, phone number, and IP address
- Browser/device information such as browser, language, time zone, operating system, hardware version, device identifiers, and device settings
- Device locations such as specific geographic locations, such as through GPS, Bluetooth, or WiFi signals
Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Cookies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers, phones, and other devices. Other technologies, including data we store on your web browser or device, identifiers associated with your device, and other software, are used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies.” We use cookies to manage user sessions. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information.
Information from third-party partners.
We exchange information about you and your activities on-and-off this website from integrations and third-party partners, such as information about your experiences or interactions on this website and with partners. The data exchanged with partners is pseudonymized. This means we do not share data about you thats classified as sensitive personally identifiable information that specifically identifies you, such as your full name and address.
How do we use the data we collect?
Our website is designed to give you a platform to share your experiences and opinions. The information you share with us helps us understand our audience and make better decisions about our company based on information you provide.
We may include information you share in company internal reports and presentations without permission, including suggestions, responses, and uploaded media created and shared by you. The purpose of this is to highlight your experiences and opinions to our broader team and to help inform our company decision making.
Your personally identifiable information is protected. We practice pseudonymization so that your identity is masked whenever and wherever possible. We do not share information that can identify you with partners or third-parties.
How do you keep my data secure?
Our servers are protected by high-end firewall systems. We secure data with sophisticated controls and access restrictions. All data is encrypted at rest for maximum security.
What’s your data retention policy?
Typically, we maintain data for as long as it remains relevant to the stated purpose of this website, i.e. understanding our audience and inform company decision making. We erase your personally identifiable information when it’s no longer pertinent to this purpose, or when instructed by you using the data controls on the Your Data section of this website.
How do I control my data?
We support your right to be informed about your data and make choices about your information. Visit the Your Data section to learn more.
Where can I learn more?
The full detail of our policies is available in our Privacy Policy. The purpose of this page is to highlight specific details from that policy. If you have additional questions you may contact us.
Access Your Data
We support your right to be informed and make choices about the data and information you share with us. Our website includes tools for users to manage their personal data. You can request a copy of your data and download it. You can also request the permanent destruction of your account and all associated personally identifiable information.
These actions can be performed by accessing Data Controls on the next page.
These actions can be performed by accessing Data Controls on the next page.
First, we must verify your identity to ensure secure access to your data. If you have an active account you can login with your member credentials. You may also authenticate by entering your email address below.
Thank you. You will receive an email shortly with additional instructions to securely access your data controls.
Privacy Policy
Vanguard Steering Community Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 23, 2023
Vanguard Research and Surveys - Supplemental Privacy Notice for California Residents
If you choose to participate in research or survey activities conducted by the Vanguard Group, Inc. and its U.S. affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, Vanguard, we, or us), your participation is governed by the privacy terms set forth in the Vanguard privacy notice applicable to your existing relationship(s) with Vanguard, as available in Vanguard’s Privacy Center. For example, if you are a Personal Investor with Vanguard, your participation is governed by the terms of Vanguard’s Personal Investor Privacy Policy.
If you are a resident of California and you are not a Personal Investor with Vanguard, your participation in Vanguard research or survey activities is subject to Vanguard’s Privacy Notice for California residents, as supplemented by the terms of this Notice.
Please note that certain research or survey activities may be conducted via websites or applications provided by third parties; those third parties may provide separate privacy terms applicable to those websites or applications.
Notice of Collection and California Rights Concerning Personal Information
In connection with certain research or survey activities, Vanguard may collect and process information concerning your demographic characteristics such as race and ethnicity in addition to the other categories of personal information described in our Privacy Notice for California residents. We collect this information in order to ensure adequate representation in our research activities and to gauge interest and responsiveness to potential or current offerings by Vanguard. This information will be provided voluntarily by you. Unless otherwise specified within this Supplemental Notice, we use and disclose this demographic information in the same manner as other characteristics of protected classifications as described in our Privacy Notice for California Residents. Vanguard does not sell or share this information, as defined under California law.
California law may, in certain instances, grant you the right to limit Vanguard’s use and disclosures of sensitive personal information, including information about your demographic characteristics. To submit a request to limit the use and disclosure of such information, visit Vanguard’s Privacy Center and select the applicable option for California consumer rights requests.
California Notice of Financial Incentive
Some of our research and survey activities provide benefits such as gift cards to those who participate. We provide these benefits in appreciation for your participation in these activities. The nature of the personal information we collect in connection with our research and survey activities varies, but generally includes identifiers, personal records, characteristics of protected classifications, commercial information, audiovisual information, professional or employment-related information, financial information, or demographic information.
Any difference in benefits provided to those who choose to participate in our research and survey activities is reasonably related to the value of the personal information provided. The amount of the incentive and value of the personal information provided during a research or survey activity may vary; however, we generally estimate in good faith that the value of the personal information is reasonably equivalent to the value of the incentive provided. You consent to any financial incentive associated with a research or survey activity when you sign up. You have the right to withdraw from the financial incentive at any time by cancelling your participation in the research or survey. For the full terms and conditions applicable to a research or survey activity and details on how to cancel your participation, please see the applicable terms provided in connection with the research activity.
Last updated: July 23, 2023
Vanguard Research and Surveys - Supplemental Privacy Notice for California Residents
If you choose to participate in research or survey activities conducted by the Vanguard Group, Inc. and its U.S. affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, Vanguard, we, or us), your participation is governed by the privacy terms set forth in the Vanguard privacy notice applicable to your existing relationship(s) with Vanguard, as available in Vanguard’s Privacy Center. For example, if you are a Personal Investor with Vanguard, your participation is governed by the terms of Vanguard’s Personal Investor Privacy Policy.
If you are a resident of California and you are not a Personal Investor with Vanguard, your participation in Vanguard research or survey activities is subject to Vanguard’s Privacy Notice for California residents, as supplemented by the terms of this Notice.
Please note that certain research or survey activities may be conducted via websites or applications provided by third parties; those third parties may provide separate privacy terms applicable to those websites or applications.
Notice of Collection and California Rights Concerning Personal Information
In connection with certain research or survey activities, Vanguard may collect and process information concerning your demographic characteristics such as race and ethnicity in addition to the other categories of personal information described in our Privacy Notice for California residents. We collect this information in order to ensure adequate representation in our research activities and to gauge interest and responsiveness to potential or current offerings by Vanguard. This information will be provided voluntarily by you. Unless otherwise specified within this Supplemental Notice, we use and disclose this demographic information in the same manner as other characteristics of protected classifications as described in our Privacy Notice for California Residents. Vanguard does not sell or share this information, as defined under California law.
California law may, in certain instances, grant you the right to limit Vanguard’s use and disclosures of sensitive personal information, including information about your demographic characteristics. To submit a request to limit the use and disclosure of such information, visit Vanguard’s Privacy Center and select the applicable option for California consumer rights requests.
California Notice of Financial Incentive
Some of our research and survey activities provide benefits such as gift cards to those who participate. We provide these benefits in appreciation for your participation in these activities. The nature of the personal information we collect in connection with our research and survey activities varies, but generally includes identifiers, personal records, characteristics of protected classifications, commercial information, audiovisual information, professional or employment-related information, financial information, or demographic information.
Any difference in benefits provided to those who choose to participate in our research and survey activities is reasonably related to the value of the personal information provided. The amount of the incentive and value of the personal information provided during a research or survey activity may vary; however, we generally estimate in good faith that the value of the personal information is reasonably equivalent to the value of the incentive provided. You consent to any financial incentive associated with a research or survey activity when you sign up. You have the right to withdraw from the financial incentive at any time by cancelling your participation in the research or survey. For the full terms and conditions applicable to a research or survey activity and details on how to cancel your participation, please see the applicable terms provided in connection with the research activity.