Privacy Policy

The Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea is an association of firms and individuals involved in the real estate industry. 

Here is a Privacy Policy tailored specifically for the Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (REIA PNG), built directly from your organization’s scope, mission, and voluntary membership structure.

PRIVACY POLICY

Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (REIA PNG)

1. Overview

The Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (“REIA PNG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our member firms, individual members, event participants, and website visitors. As an association dedicated to promoting professional conduct, honesty, and integrity in the real estate sector, we handle all personal and business data responsibly and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

To support our members and advance the industry, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Member Registration & Business Data: Contact details (names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical business addresses), firm affiliation, professional credentials, and application details submitted during voluntary membership registration.

  • Ethical & Professional Documentation: Information provided to verify compliance with the REIA PNG Code of Ethics and professional conduct standards.

  • Financial Information: Payment and billing details collected to process membership dues, event registrations, or association fees.

  • Communications Data: Records of inquiries, feedback, or correspondence sent to REIA PNG.

  • Website Usage Data: Non-identifiable technical data (IP addresses, browser types, page views) collected when interacting with our online platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information solely for purposes related to operating and fulfilling the mission of the Association, including:

  • Administering voluntary memberships, processing applications, and maintaining the REIA PNG member directory.

  • Communicating industry news, updates, educational initiatives, and association events.

  • Monitoring and maintaining adherence to the REIA PNG Code of Ethics and professional standards.

  • Promoting a credible, accountable, and transparent property industry in Papua New Guinea.

  • Responding to public or industry inquiries regarding member verification and general real estate matters.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

REIA PNG respects your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information under the following limited circumstances:

  • Public Member Directory: With your consent, member details (such as firm name, primary contact, and business location) may be listed in official REIA PNG directories to promote professional real estate services to the public.

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our administrative systems, processing payments, or delivering communications, under strict confidentiality obligations.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by the laws of Papua New Guinea or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data against loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and organizational data only for as long as necessary to fulfill membership requirements, maintain historical records of the Association, or comply with legal obligations in Papua New Guinea.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Members and individuals have the right to:

  • Access, review, or request corrections to their personal and professional information held by REIA PNG.

  • Update their communication preferences or opt out of non-essential correspondence.

  • Withdraw voluntary membership, subject to the association’s bylaws and terms of service.

8. Updates to This Policy

REIA PNG reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices, industry standards, or legal requirements in Papua New Guinea. Updates will be published on our official communications channels.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact the Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea directly via our official administrative office or email channels.