Privacy

 updated: May 28, 2025

Welcome to High Woodlands Homeowners Association’s website (https://highwoodlands.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with the HOA digitally.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, address, phone number, email address (e.g., when filling out contact forms, signing up for newsletters, or requesting HOA services).
  • Feedback or survey responses.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookies (see Section 4)

C. Member-Only Portal Data

If you log in to a resident-only section, we may collect additional information for authentication and personalization (e.g., dues payment history, amenity reservations).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide updates, announcements, and newsletters
  • Respond to inquiries and service requests
  • Manage community programs, events, and HOA operations
  • Maintain and secure access to resident-only resources
  • Improve the content and usability of our website

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with:

  • HOA board members or property management partners for administrative purposes
  • Vendors or service providers assisting with site maintenance, payment processing, or email distribution
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, such as:

  • Remembering your login
  • Tracking how users interact with the site (via tools like Google Analytics)

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but parts of the site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures (e.g., HTTPS, access controls) to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

7. Access and Control of Your Data

Residents may:

  • Request access to personal information stored by the HOA
  • Ask to update or correct their data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To make a request, contact:

📧 privacy@highwoodlands.com

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. All changes will be posted here, with the effective date updated above.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to:

High Woodlands Homeowners Association

📍 Kirkland, WA

📧 privacy@highwoodlands.com