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WVAR Privacy Policy

West Volusia Association of REALTORS®

Effective Date: October 26, 2026

The West Volusia Association of REALTORS® (WVAR) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how WVAR collects, uses, maintains, and protects information obtained through our website, membership services, events, communications, and text messaging services.

Our website is located at www.westvolusiarealtor.com.

  1. Information We Collect

WVAR may collect personal information when you visit our website, complete forms, register for events, apply for membership, communicate with our staff, or participate in Association activities.

Information collected may include:

    • Name and contact information
    • Email address and telephone number
    • Mailing address
    • Brokerage or company affiliation
    • REALTOR® membership information
    • Event registration and participation information
    • Information voluntarily submitted through online forms, emails, or text messages

Our website may also collect certain technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, and website usage data, through cookies or similar technologies.

  1. How We Use Your Information

WVAR uses information collected to:

    • Administer membership and Association services
    • Process event registrations and member inquiries
    • Provide education and professional development information
    • Communicate important Association updates, announcements, and reminders
    • Respond to requests for assistance
    • Maintain Association records
    • Improve our website and member services
    • Send text messages to individuals who have consented to receive them

WVAR uses personal information for legitimate Association business purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.

  1. SMS/Text Messaging Privacy and Consent

WVAR may offer text messaging services to communicate with members and other individuals who have opted in to receive SMS messages.

Text messages may include Association announcements, event reminders, registration updates, membership notifications, service-related communications, and other WVAR information consistent with the consent provided.

By opting in to receive text messages from WVAR, you consent to receive SMS communications from the West Volusia Association of REALTORS®.             Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of purchasing goods or services or obtaining Association membership.

SMS Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive or communicate with WVAR via text messaging, we may collect:

    • Your name
    • Your mobile telephone number
    • Your SMS opt-in consent and preferences
    • The content of messages sent to or received from WVAR
    • Message delivery and communication records

This information is used to provide requested communications, respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate records, and administer WVAR's text messaging services.

SMS Data Privacy and Sharing

WVAR does not sell, rent, or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and consent records will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their independent marketing or promotional use.

WVAR may use authorized service providers, including telecommunications and messaging providers, solely as necessary to deliver text messages, maintain the messaging service, and support Association operations. Such providers are not authorized to use SMS consent information for their own marketing purposes.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law or valid legal process.

Opting Out of Text Messages

You may opt out of WVAR text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message received.

After opting out, you will no longer receive messages through that SMS program unless you provide consent again, except for a confirmation of your opt-out request or other communications permitted by law.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact the WVAR office at 386-774-6433.

  1. Information Sharing

WVAR does not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

WVAR may share information with authorized service providers when reasonably necessary to provide Association services, process registrations, support website functionality, administer membership operations, or fulfill legal obligations.

Any such sharing of general personal information does not override the additional protections described above for SMS opt-in information and consent.

  1. Data Security

WVAR takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

Although we work to safeguard the information entrusted to us, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

  1. Data Retention

WVAR retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide Association services, maintain business records, comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and fulfill legitimate operational purposes.

SMS consent and communication records may be retained as needed to document consent, honor opt-out requests, comply with applicable requirements, and administer our messaging services.

When information is no longer required, WVAR will take reasonable steps to securely delete or dispose of it.

  1. Accessing or Updating Your Information

You may contact WVAR to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

Requests will be reviewed and addressed in accordance with applicable law and WVAR's recordkeeping obligations.

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

  1. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

WVAR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites that we do not control. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

  1. Children's Privacy

WVAR's website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to address it.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

WVAR reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, SMS communications, or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

West Volusia Association of REALTORS®                                                                                  425 South Volusia Avenue                                                                                                      Orange City, FL 32763

Phone: 386-774-6433

Email: info@westvolusiarealtor.org

Website: www.westvolusiarealtor.com