Last Modified: January 25, 2026

Introduction

NAREB Tampa Bay Area Association of Realtists, INC ("NAREB Tampa," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, event attendees, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect through our website, narebtampa.org (the "Site"), and through our offline business activities, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

By accessing or using our Site, becoming a member, or registering for our events, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two primary ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use our Site.

A. Information You Provide to Us There are several opportunities for members and website visitors to build a relationship with NAREB Tampa. We collect "Personal Information" that can identify you as an individual when you voluntarily provide it. This may occur when you:

• Submit a membership application.

• Register for meetings, conferences, or events.

• Make a purchase or donation.

• Fill out surveys or forms.

• Contact us via email or our contact form.

The types of Personal Information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Full Name

• Contact data (email address, postal address, phone number).

• Professional credentials (real estate license number, business affiliation).

• Demographic information relevant to NAREB's mission.

• Payment information (credit card details for purchases/dues).

B. Information Collected Automatically When you visit narebtampa.org, we automatically collect certain anonymous, non-personally identifiable information about your device and how you interact with the Site. This information helps us measure site activity, secure the website, and develop improvements to your user experience. This data may include:

• Your IP address.

• Browser type and operating system.

• Domain name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• Referring website addresses (the site you came from before visiting ours).

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and the dates/times of visits.

2. How We Use Your Information

NAREB Tampa uses the information collected for various business purposes, including:

• Membership Administration: Processing applications, managing dues, and providing member benefits.

• Transaction Processing: Completing purchases, event registrations, and donations.

• Communication: Sending transactional confirmations, newsletters, legislative updates, event notifications, and responses to your inquiries.

• Improvement: Analyzing site usage trends to improve our website content and layout.

• Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.

• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable legal requirements and NAREB national bylaws.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

However, we may share your information in the following restricted circumstances:

• NAREB National: As a local chapter, we share membership data with the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) headquarters for national roster purposes and to ensure you receive full member benefits.

• Service Providers and Business Partners: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf. These may include payment credit card processors, email marketing platforms, event platforms, and website hosting services. These partners have access to Personal Information needed to perform their functions but are contractually obligated not to use it for other purposes.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend the rights or property of NAREB Tampa, or protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public.

4. Payment Security (PCI Compliance)

NAREB Tampa takes the security of your financial information seriously.

When you make a payment on our website (for membership dues, events, or donations), your credit card information is collected and transferred using industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS).

Important: Financial information, including full credit card numbers, is not stored on NAREB Tampa’s website servers. It is transmitted directly to a PCI-compliant third-party payment gateway for secure processing.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The NAREB Tampa website uses "cookies." A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.

We use cookies to improve your user experience, remember your preferences, and compile aggregate data about site traffic so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the NAREB Tampa services or websites you visit.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites, such as sponsors, partners, or real estate resources. Please be aware that NAREB Tampa is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is directed toward business professionals and is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Choices and Rights

• Email Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing or newsletter emails from NAREB Tampa, you may opt-out by clicking the "unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of such emails. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails regarding your membership status or purchases.

• Access and Correction: Members may review and update their personal profile information by logging into the member portal area of the website (if applicable) or by contacting us directly.

9. Changes to this Policy

NAREB Tampa reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' Personal Information, we will notify you through a notice on the website home page and/or by updating the "Last Modified" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified policy.

10. Contact Information

NAREB Tampa welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy. Please contact us at:

NAREB Tampa Bay Area Association of Realtists, INC 1240 Marbella Plaza Dr. Tampa, FL 33619

Email: narebtampa@gmail.com