Privacy Statement

Effective Date: 06/01/2024

Appraisers' Coalition of Washington (ACOW) ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://acow-wa.org/ and engage with our services, including memberships, conferences, donations, and sponsorships.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

When you register for a membership, sign up for our conference, make a donation, or become a sponsor, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

Non-Personal Information:

We may collect non-personal information about you whenever you interact with our website. This may include your browser type, access times, pages viewed, and IP address.

How We Use Your Information

To Provide and Manage Services:

Process your membership registration and renewals.

Register you for our conference and manage your participation.

Process donations and provide donation receipts.

Manage sponsorships and related communications.

To Communicate:

Send you updates, newsletters, and other relevant communications.

Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

For Administrative Purposes:

Analyze usage trends to improve our website and services.

Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

How We Share Your Information

Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and website hosting. These providers are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction:

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. To request access or correction, please contact us at [email protected].

Opt-Out:

You may opt-out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 425-681-5600

Thank you for your trust in the Appraisers’ Coalition of Washington (ACOW)