Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 12, 2025

Texas House (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://texashouse.org website and associated services (collectively, the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service, including event participation, partnership communications, and digital engagement. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from https://texashouse.global.

Information Collection and Use

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
While using our Service (e.g. RSVPs, newsletters, contact forms), we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First and last name
Phone number
Company/Organization name
Job title
Postal address (if applicable)
Cookies and usage data

Usage Data
We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This “Usage Data” may include details such as:

Your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Time and date of visit
Time spent on pages
Unique device identifiers
Diagnostic data

Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Service. Cookies are small files that may include an anonymous unique identifier, stored on your device. Tracking technologies may include beacons, tags, and scripts to analyze and improve our Service.

You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.

Examples of Cookies used:

Session Cookies: to operate our Service
Preference Cookies: to remember your settings and preferences
Security Cookies: to ensure data integrity and safety

Use of Data

Texas House uses collected data to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Notify you of changes or updates
Enable participation in events, programs, or surveys
Communicate with you regarding partnerships, opportunities, and announcements
Provide customer care and support
Improve and personalize your experience
Monitor Service usage and detect technical issues
Ensure compliance with applicable laws

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (under GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the data and context. We may process your data:

With your consent
To fulfill a contractual obligation
To comply with legal obligations
To pursue legitimate interests (e.g. event promotion, community engagement), provided these interests are not overridden by your rights

Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers located outside your jurisdiction, including in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., please note that we transfer and process data in the U.S.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including adherence to Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your Personal Data:

To comply with legal obligations
To protect and defend the rights or property of Texas House
To investigate potential wrongdoing in connection with the Service
To protect the safety of users or the public
To protect against legal liability

Data Security

While no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, we use commercially reasonable means to protect your data, including encryption and access control.

Service Providers

We may engage third-party vendors (e.g. for email services, analytics, CRM, ticketing platforms) to facilitate or support the Service. These vendors have access to your data solely for these purposes and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.

Analytics

We use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to understand usage and improve performance.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Links to Other Sites

Our Service may link to third-party sites not operated by us. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or data practices.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted data, please contact us to request deletion.

Your Data Protection Rights (under GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:

The right to access, update, or delete your information
The right to data portability
The right to withdraw consent
The right to object to processing
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

Text Messaging Terms

Effective Date: May 13, 2025

By providing your mobile phone number to Texas House and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive SMS or MMS messages from Texas House regarding events, community updates, important announcements, and other relevant communications. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. This excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Message Frequency

You may receive up to 4 text messages per month. Message frequency may vary based on program activity or user engagement.

Opting Out

You may opt out at any time by texting STOP to (206) 761-7316. Upon doing so, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive texts from us unless you opt in again.

Getting Help

For help or more information, text HELP to (206) 761-7316 or contact us at team@texashouse.global.

Message & Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. You are responsible for these charges. Texas House does not impose any additional fees for receiving messages.

Participating Carriers

Messages may be supported by carriers including, but not limited to: AT&T, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular®, Metro by T-Mobile®, Cricket, C Spire, Cellcom, and Virgin Mobile.
T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Data Collected

Data collected through this messaging program may include your mobile number, carrier name, date/time/content of messages, and any information you provide in responses. This data may be used to deliver messaging services, ensure proper function of the program, and enhance user experience.

Changes to the Program

Texas House reserves the right to change or terminate the messaging program at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. You will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our site if changes are significant.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: tex@texashouse.org

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