Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Host Alaska is the doing-business-as name of the Alaska Short-Term Rental Association (ASTRA), an Alaska nonprofit corporation. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through hostalaska.org, how we use it, and the commitments we make about protecting it.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it. Specifically:

• Contact and membership form submissions: name, email address, phone number (if provided), city or community, and the content of your message or membership inquiry.
• Email correspondence: when you contact us at info@hostalaska.org or any other association email address.
• Membership records: if you become a member, we maintain a record of your name, contact information, property location (general), property type, and membership status.

We do not currently use cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics on this website. If that changes in the future, this policy will be updated and the change disclosed clearly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry or membership application;
• Deliver association communications (newsletter, regulatory alerts, event invitations) to members and subscribers who have opted in;
• Maintain the statewide operator roster as described in our organizational documents;
• Carry out the educational, research, and representation purposes for which the association was incorporated.

Our Four Commitments on Member Data

The Host Alaska governing board has formally adopted the following commitments regarding member information:

1. We collect only the information necessary to serve and represent members.
2. Roster data is accessible only to governing board members and designated steering committee leads — never to platforms, government entities, or third parties.
3. All data is stored in a secured, access-controlled system with regular backups.
4. Members may update or remove their information at any time by contacting the association.

The Host Alaska member roster is never sold, shared with platforms, or provided to government entities under any circumstances.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share it with marketing partners, lodging platforms, or government agencies.

Limited exceptions:

• Service providers: we use a small number of trusted vendors to operate the website, deliver email, and process form submissions (currently Netlify for form hosting). These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy commitments and may not use it for other purposes.
• Legal requirements: we will disclose information only if compelled by a valid court order or legal process, and we will notify the affected member where lawfully permitted to do so.

Data Retention

We retain form submissions and correspondence for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain accurate organizational records. Member records are retained while you are an active member and for a reasonable period thereafter for organizational and tax reporting purposes.

You may request deletion of your information at any time by emailing info@hostalaska.org.

Your Rights

You may:

• Request a copy of the information we hold about you;
• Correct or update any information that is inaccurate;
• Request deletion of your information;
• Unsubscribe from any association communications at any time.

Requests of this kind should be sent to info@hostalaska.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

The Host Alaska website and association services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above, and significant changes affecting how we use member information will be communicated to members directly.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy, or about how we handle your information, should be directed to: