Last updated: July 3, 2026
NEHBRA Privacy Policy
Northeast Mississippi Home Builders and Remodelers Association
1. Who We Are
The Northeast Mississippi Home Builders and Remodelers Association ("NEHBRA," "we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit trade association serving home builders, remodelers, and industry affiliates in Northeast Mississippi. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, apply for or maintain membership, register for events, or communicate with us.
Contact us about privacy: Northeast Mississippi Home Builders and Remodelers Association: PO Box 385, Belden, MS 38826 - homebuildersnems@gmail.com - 662.525.2243
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, business/company name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
- Membership category and business details (e.g., builder, remodeler, associate/supplier)
- Payment and billing information when you pay dues, sponsorships, or event fees (processed securely through our payment processor — we do not store full card numbers)
- Information submitted through contact forms, membership applications, or event registrations
- Photos or content submitted for the member directory or event materials
Information collected automatically:
- Basic website usage data (pages visited, browser type, general location) through our website platform (Wild Apricot)
- Cookies used for site functionality and, if applicable, basic analytics
SMS/text messaging: If you opt in to receive text messages from NEHBRA (for event reminders, membership updates, or announcements), we collect your mobile number and consent record. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP, and we will not sell or share your mobile opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your membership, including renewals and invoicing
- Register you for events (luncheons, golf tournament, etc.) and process related payments
- Maintain and display our online member directory (searchable by member category)
- Send communications about membership, events, renewals, and association news via email, text, or mail
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our website
- Maintain accurate business and financial records
- Improve our website and member services
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to operate the association:
- Service providers who help us run our operations, including our website/membership platform (Wild Apricot), payment processor, and text messaging provider (ExpertTexting). These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.
- Member directory: Certain business information (company name, category, contact info) is displayed publicly or to other members as part of our directory, consistent with the purpose of a trade association. You may request that specific details be limited or removed — contact us using the information above.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of NEHBRA or others.
- Affiliated organizations: As a local chapter, we may share limited information with the Home Builders Association of Mississippi (HBAM) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in connection with affiliate membership benefits.
5. Data Retention
We retain membership and financial records for as long as needed to manage your membership and meet our tax and accounting obligations. Contact information for lapsed members may be retained for renewal outreach unless you request removal.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You can:
- Update your information at any time by contacting us or logging into your member portal
- Opt out of text messages by replying STOP to any message, or emailing us to be removed
- Unsubscribe from email communications using the link in any email or by contacting us directly
- Request a copy of, correction to, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, subject to our recordkeeping obligations for financial and membership records
- Ask us to limit what appears about you in the public member directory
To exercise any of these choices, contact us using the information in Section 1. We will respond within a reasonable time.
7. Security, Cookies & Third-Party Links
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including secure payment processing. Our website may use cookies for basic functionality, controllable through your browser settings. Our site may link to third-party sites (HBAM, NAHB, sponsors); we're not responsible for their privacy practices. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
Northeast Mississippi Home Builders and Remodelers Association: PO Box 385, Belden, MS 38826 - homebuildersnems@gmail.com - 662.525.2243
SMS requirements - Northeast Mississippi Homebuilders Association, INC DBA Homebuilders NEMS Terms and Conditions / Privacy Policy
Northeast Mississippi Homebuilders Association, INC DBA Homebuilders NEMS Respects your privacy. By opting into our SMS messaging service, you agree to the following terms regarding how we handle your data.
- Data Collection: We will collect your name, E mail address, mailing address, and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates. The information will be collected via the website contact form, email, rental agreement, or third-party reservation systems.
- Data Usage: We use your data solely for informational text messages.
- Data Security: We protect your data with secure storage measures to prevent unauthorized access.
- Data Retention: We retain your information if you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion at any time.
- MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting or data plan.
- Messages are recurring, and message frequency varies.
- Contact Northeast Mississippi Homebuilders Association, INC DBA Homebuilders NEMS at (662) 525-2243 or homebuildersnems@gmail.com for HELP or to STOP receiving messages.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of the SMS list at anytime by texting, emailing, or replying STOP or CANCEL to homebuildersnems@gmail.com or (662) 525-2243. After unsubscribing, you will receive a final SMS to confirm you have unsubscribed and we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours.
- You can send HELP for additional assistance, and you will receive a text including our Phone number, email and website. We are here to help you.
- Carrier Non-Liability Carriers are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages
- Non-Sharing Clause: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service providers, is permitted.
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