Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines the personally identifiable information (PII) gathering and dissemination practices for the Washington Real Estate Brokers Association (WREBA) website. PII includes information that can be linked to a specific individual such as name, address, phone number, or email address. WREBA reserves the right to modify this policy at any time, and changes will be posted on this page along with notice of any significant alterations to inform you of how we collect, use, and disclose information.
LEGAL ACTION
WREBA does not sell member information. Members have the option to share their contact information on our website under designated sections for professional visibility. We may disclose PII when legally required by government requests, regulations, or legal proceedings, or to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of our site. Such disclosures are also made to limit legal liability and protect or defend our rights, property, or interests, as well as to ensure the safety of our members and users.
USE OF COOKIES
WREBA may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small data files transferred to your computer’s browser to store preferences and facilitate certain functions such as saving your settings. While cookies make web navigation more efficient and can store some personal preferences, they will not be used for storing passwords or financial data like credit card details. You are free to delete any cookies at any time through your web browser settings.
EXTERNAL OR THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to external or third-party sites not controlled by WREBA and thus not governed by this privacy policy. We recommend that you check the privacy policies of these sites to understand how they might use your PII.
SECURITY
WREBA implements industry-standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. While we strive to create a secure and reliable site for users, the confidentiality of any communication transmitted over the Internet cannot be guaranteed. We employ Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software for secure transactions, which encrypts all your personal information including credit card number, name, and address.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about our site, seek more information about WREBA's programs or services, or need to report misuse of our site or materials, please contact WREBA at [insert contact email] or [insert phone number] between the hours of 9am and 5pm (EST), Monday through Friday.