Privacy Policy | Effective Date: June 3, 2026

Southern Colorado Real Estate Investor Association ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using our website and submitting any forms, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or complete a form:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (including mobile/cell numbers)
• IP address and browser/device information (collected automatically)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information through:

• Opt-in forms on our website
• Event registration pages
• Landing pages
• Direct email or phone communication
• Cookies and website analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send event announcements, educational content, and association updates
• Send automated text messages (SMS) and/or calls related to our programs
• Respond to inquiries and provide member support
• Improve our website and communications
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

By providing your phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages (SMS/MMS) from Southern Colorado Real Estate Investor Association. These messages may include event announcements, educational content, association news, and updates.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at admin@socoreia.com.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or membership.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our communications and website, including:

• GoHighLevel: CRM, email, and SMS platform. Your information may be stored and processed on their servers in accordance with their privacy policy.
• GoDaddy: Website hosting. Your data may be processed through their hosting infrastructure.

We require all third-party providers to maintain appropriate security measures.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. If you request removal, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable time unless retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt out of email communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
• Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP
• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limitations)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@socoreia.com.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

Southern Colorado Real Estate Investor Association

Email: admin@socoreia.com