Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 27, 2026

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect when you visit our website, communicate with HBAL, apply for membership, participate in our programs or events, and use other services we provide.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to HBAL, including when you:

  • Contact HBAL through our website

  • Apply for membership

  • Register or express interest in an event

  • Request information

  • Submit information for a member, exhibitor or business listing

  • Subscribe to HBAL communications

  • Participate in HBAL programs, promotions or activities

Depending on the interaction, this information may include your:

  • Name

  • Company or organization

  • Mailing or business address

  • Email address

  • Phone or mobile number

  • Website

  • Membership information

  • Event or program information

  • Other information you choose to provide

We may also collect limited technical and usage information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser and device information, referring website, pages viewed and interactions with the site.

For more information about cookies and similar technologies used on our website, please review our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Information

HBAL may use information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Process and administer membership applications and memberships

  • Maintain HBAL membership records

  • Publish member or business information when it is intended for inclusion in an HBAL directory or listing

  • Manage events, programs and registrations

  • Communicate information about HBAL membership, events, programs, industry news and opportunities

  • Send administrative, transactional or other requested communications

  • Improve our website, programs and services

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems

  • Maintain records required for business, accounting, legal or administrative purposes

Member and Business Directory Information

HBAL provides directories and listings that help consumers, members and other visitors connect with businesses in the home building and related industries.

If you are an HBAL member, exhibitor or participating business, certain information you provide may be designated for public use and displayed on the HBAL website, in printed directories or in other HBAL publications.

Public information may include items such as your company name, contact name, business address, phone number, email address, website, business category and other information submitted for publication.

HBAL may also collect membership or administrative information that is not intended for publication.

If you need to update information displayed in an HBAL directory or listing, please contact us.

Communications

When you provide your contact information to HBAL, we may use it to communicate with you about your membership, inquiries, events, programs and other HBAL activities.

Depending on the information and permissions you provide, communications may be sent by mail, phone, email or SMS/text message.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages. You may also contact HBAL to update your communication preferences.

Transactional, membership-related or administrative communications may still be sent when necessary to provide services or maintain your relationship with HBAL.

Events and Registrations

HBAL organizes professional, educational, networking and public events throughout the year.

When you register for or participate in an event, we may collect information needed to administer your registration, communicate event details and manage the event.

Some registrations may be handled through a third-party registration or service provider. Information you provide directly to a third party is also subject to that provider’s privacy practices.

Payments

Payments associated with memberships, events, sponsorships or other HBAL activities may be processed through third-party payment providers or payment links.

When a third-party payment processor is used, payment card information is submitted directly to that provider and is subject to its privacy and security practices.

HBAL may receive information relating to the transaction, such as your name, payment status, transaction amount or other information necessary for accounting and administration, without receiving your complete payment card information.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies to operate the website, understand website usage and improve visitor experience.

Additional information about the cookies and tracking technologies used on this website, including available choices, is provided in our Cookie Policy.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Our website may include content or functionality provided by third parties, such as maps, videos, event tools, social media features, payment services or links to other websites.

For example, some HBAL event and location pages may display embedded mapping services.

When you interact with third-party content or services, those providers may collect information about your activity according to their own privacy policies.

HBAL is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services operated by third parties.

How We Share Information

HBAL does not sell personal information.

We may share information when reasonably necessary with service providers that help us operate our organization, website, events and communications. These may include providers of:

  • Website hosting and maintenance

  • Email and communications services

  • Membership management services

  • Event and registration services

  • Payment processing

  • Website analytics

  • Security and spam prevention

  • Other administrative or technology services

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety or property of HBAL, our members or others.

Information specifically provided for inclusion in an HBAL public directory, listing or publication may be made publicly available as described above.

Data Retention

HBAL retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to support our membership, event, administrative, accounting and legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and our relationship with you.

Data Security

HBAL uses reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices and Requests

You may contact HBAL to request that we correct or update personal information we maintain about you.

You may also contact us regarding information displayed in an HBAL member or business directory or to ask questions about how your personal information is handled.

Requests may be subject to applicable legal, administrative and recordkeeping requirements.

Children’s Privacy

The HBAL website is not directed toward children under 13 and HBAL does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted through the website without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

HBAL may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will post the revised Privacy Policy on this page and update the effective date.

Contact HBAL

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information or HBAL’s privacy practices, please contact:

Home Builders Association of Lincoln
6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C
Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: 402-423-4225
Email: info@hbal.org