Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

The Bryan-College Station Regional Association of REALTORS® (“BCSRAOR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (BCSrealtor.com), submit membership applications, register for classes or events, or use any BCSRAOR or BCSRMLS services.

By using our website or submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from members, MLS subscribers, and website visitors:

Personal and Contact Information: Name, address, phone number(s), fax number(s), email address(es), license number, and brokerage or firm name.
Membership and Payment Information: Application details, membership or MLS subscription status, payment history, and billing details (processed securely through third-party vendors).
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and activity on our site, collected through cookies or analytics tools.
Communications: Records of emails, forms, or other messages sent to or from BCSRAOR or BCSRMLS.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process and manage membership and MLS applications and renewals.
Provide access to member benefits, services, and educational programs.
Send billing statements, payment reminders, and administrative communications.
Notify you of policy updates, meetings, events, and announcements.
Comply with the Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and rules of NAR, TR, and BCSRMLS.
Improve our website, communications, and member experience.

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

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following cases:

With Affiliated REALTOR® Organizations: As required, we share necessary member information with NAR, TR, and BCSRMLS for verification, record-keeping, and compliance.
With Service Providers: Vendors who assist with billing, payment processing, event registration, communication, or website hosting. These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.
As Required by Law: When necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, and safety of BCSRAOR, its members, or the public.

4. Communications and Consent

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from BCSRAOR, BCSRMLS, TR, and NAR via email, phone, mail, or fax.
You may update your contact preferences or unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time by contacting the Association office.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard all data, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information.

6. Retention of Information

We retain your information as long as your membership or MLS subscription remains active and as required by law or association policy. Certain records may be retained after membership termination for accounting, legal, or compliance purposes.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites. BCSRAOR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

8. Updates to This Policy

BCSRAOR reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on BCSrealtor.com, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

Bryan-College Station Regional Association of REALTORS®
1101 University Dr E, Ste 108
College Station, TX 77845
Phone: (979) 846-3751
Email: helpdesk@bcsrealtor.com