Privacy Policy

Updated Effective Date: 03/01/2026

The Greater Antelope Valley Association of REALTORS® (GAVAR) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website.

Information We Collect

When you use the GAVAR website, we may collect certain personal information including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization or brokerage information

  • Any information submitted through contact forms, membership applications, or event registrations

We collect this information when you:

  • submit a contact form

  • register for events or education classes

  • apply for membership

  • communicate with us through the website

 

Payment Information

Payments made through the GAVAR website may include membership fees, event registrations, merchandise purchases, or education course fees.

All payments are processed securely through Square, a third-party payment processor. GAVAR does not store or have access to full credit card numbers or payment details submitted during transactions.

For more information about how payment information is handled, please review Square’s privacy policy:
https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy

Payment transactions are encrypted and processed directly by Square. GAVAR does not store credit card information on its website servers.

 

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • improve user experience

  • remember visitor preferences

  • analyze website traffic and usage

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.

We may also use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.

 

Embedded Content

Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or external resources. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if the visitor had visited those external sites directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content according to their own privacy policies.

 

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • respond to inquiries and requests

  • process registrations and payments

  • manage membership services

  • provide event and education information

  • improve website functionality and user experience

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Data Security

GAVAR takes reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including administrative, legal, and operational requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request to review, update, or delete personal information we have collected from you. Requests can be made by contacting our office using the information below.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Greater Antelope Valley Association of REALTORS®

Phone: (661) 726-XXXX

Email: info@gavar.org

Website: https://gavar.org

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.