LEGAL
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/24/2026
INTRODUCTION
Rental Housing Association of WA PAC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at onemeasuretoofar.com or interact with us through other means.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Volunteer Information: Availability and preferred volunteer activities.
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Communication Preferences: Your opt-in status for emails and SMS messages.
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Donation Information: Contribution amounts are processed securely through our third-party donation platform. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
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Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL through standard analytics.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
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To communicate with you about the campaign, including events, volunteer opportunities, and policy updates.
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To process and acknowledge your contributions in compliance with applicable state campaign finance disclosure rules.
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To coordinate volunteer activities.
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To respond to your inquiries and requests.
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To send newsletters and campaign updates (with your consent).
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To improve our website and user experience.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any campaign email or by contacting us at advocacy@RHAwa.org. Please note that we may still send
transactional emails related to your donations or volunteer activities.
SMS/TEXT MESSAGING
If you opt in to receive text messages from Rental Housing Association of WA PAC:
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You consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the Campaign at the phone number you provide.
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Message frequency varies based on campaign activity.
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Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier and plan.
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Text STOP to any message to opt out of future text messages.
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Text HELP for assistance or contact us at advocacy@RHAwa.org.
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Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.
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Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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We will not share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Compatible carriers include but are not limited to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and other major US carriers.
DATA SHARING
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
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Service providers who assist with campaign operations (e.g., email platforms, donation processors)
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Government agencies as required by applicable state campaign finance disclosure laws (e.g., donor names and contribution amounts above reporting thresholds)
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Law enforcement if required by law
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Text opt-in consent data will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes. Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, we don't sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share for marketing purposes your Personal Information with third parties without your consent.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties when accessing their websites or services.
COOKIES & TRACKING
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Campaign finance records are retained as required by applicable state campaign finance regulations.
DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
CONTACT US
For privacy inquiries, contact us at:
Rental Housing Association of WA PAC
PO Box 31103, Seattle, WA 98103
Email: advocacy@RHAwa.org
Phone: 206-283-0816
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 9/24/2026
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the website at onemeasuretoofar.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
WEBSITE USE
This Website is operated by Rental Housing Association of WA PAC, for informational and campaign purposes. You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
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Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
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Attempt to interfere with the Website's functionality or security
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Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
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Use automated systems to access the Website without permission
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions to Rental Housing Association of WA PAC are subject to the following terms:
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Political contributions are not tax-deductible.
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Contributions are subject to applicable state campaign finance disclosure requirements.
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By making a contribution, you affirm that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, that the contribution is from your own funds (not from a corporate or foreign source), and that you are not a federal contractor prohibited from making political contributions.
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Applicable contribution limits apply. Please visit your state disclosure agency's website for current limits.
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Donor information including name, address, occupation, and employer may be publicly disclosed as required by law.
Donations are processed securely through a third-party payment platform. That
platform's own terms of service and privacy policy apply to donation
transactions.
SMS TERMS OF SERVICE
By opting in to receive text messages from the Campaign:
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You consent to receive recurring automated text messages at the phone number you provide.
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Message frequency varies.
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Message and data rates may apply.
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Text STOP to opt out at any time.
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Text HELP for help.
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Your consent is not a condition of any purchase or donation.
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Neither the Campaign nor mobile carriers are liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
MOBILE MESSAGING PROGRAM CONSENT
By signing up for our Mobile Messaging Program, you consent to receive the following types of text messages from Rental Housing Association of WA PAC:
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Polling/Voting Text Messages: Such as election reminders and opinion polls.
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Public Service Announcement Text Messages: Including legislative updates, member updates, and voter education.
Opt-In Methods
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Completing a sign-up form on our website and checking the text message consent box.
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Providing explicit consent in any other manner as indicated by Rental Housing Association of WA PAC.
Message Terms
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Messages may be sent using an autodialer or similar technology.
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Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with the Program.
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Standard message and data rates may apply.
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Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
STOP Command
To stop receiving messages, text STOP at any time. You will receive a confirmation text confirming you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive messages from the Program unless you opt back in.
HELP Command
For help, text HELP or contact us at advocacy@RHAwa.org or 206-283-0816. You will receive instructions on how to use the service.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Rental Housing Association of WA PAC or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission.
USER SUBMISSIONS
By submitting content through our forms (including endorsements, contact messages, and volunteer sign-ups), you grant the Campaign a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish your submission in connection with Campaign activities, including social media and promotional materials.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any linked websites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rental Housing Association of WA PAC, its officers, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Washington State without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of King County, Washington State.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
CONTACT
Rental Housing Association of WA PAC
PO Box 31103, Seattle, WA 98103
Email: advocacy@RHAwa.org
Phone: 206-283-0816