Privacy Policy

Marin Builders Association
Privacy Policy

Marin Builders Association (“MBA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, membership services, events, communications, and related business activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information
Including but not limited to:

-Name
-Company name
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Phone number
-Job title
-Membership information
-Event registration information

Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors. MBA does not store complete credit card numbers on its servers.

Website & Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

-IP address
-Browser type
-Device information
-Website usage activity
-Pages visited
-Referral source
-Cookies and similar technologies

Communication Information
If you contact us by email, phone, forms, surveys, or newsletters, we may retain records of those communications.

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

-Process memberships, purchases, registrations, and transactions
-Provide customer support
-Communicate regarding membership services, events, training, surveys, and updates
-Send newsletters and marketing communications
-Improve our website, programs, and member experience
-Maintain business records
-Comply with legal obligations
-Protect the security and integrity of our systems
-We do not sell personal information.

3. Email Communications
MBA may send:

-Membership notices
-Event information
-Industry updates
-Surveys
-Voting and balloting materials
-Administrative communications
-Promotional or marketing emails

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.

Certain operational or membership-related communications may still be necessary even if marketing preferences are changed.

4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

-Improve website functionality
-Analyze website traffic and usage
-Remember preferences
-Enhance user experience

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-party services such as analytics providers or embedded content may also use cookies or tracking technologies.

5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with:

-Service providers supporting our operations
-Payment processors
-Email and communication platforms
-Website hosting providers
-Event and registration vendors
-Professional advisors
-Government or legal authorities when required by law
-Any third parties receiving information on our behalf are expected to maintain confidentiality and use information only for authorized business purposes.

6. Member Directory Information
Certain member business information may appear in MBA directories or membership listings, including:

-Business name
-Contact name
-Business address
-Phone number
-Email address
-Website

Members may request updates or removal of certain directory information by contacting MBA.

MBA does not authorize the resale or misuse of directory information.

7. Data Security
MBA implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

-Membership administration
-Business operations
-Legal compliance
-Financial and tax recordkeeping
-Dispute resolution
-Enforcement of agreements
-Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

9. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), or other applicable laws, including the right to:

-Request access to personal information
-Request deletion of certain information
-Request correction of inaccurate information
-Know categories of information collected and disclosed
-Limit certain uses of sensitive information
-MBA does not sell personal information as defined under California law.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.

10. Children’s Privacy
MBA’s website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. MBA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties independently.

12. Changes to This Policy
MBA may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our services or website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, contact:

Marin Builders Association
Email: mba@marinbuilders.com
Website: https://www.marinbuilders.com