Privacy policy.

At Vale of Catmos Lodge, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our Masonic community, whether through our website, events, or membership activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information about you:

  • Personal identification details: Name, address, date of birth, phone number, and email address.

  • Membership information: Details related to your membership status, lodge participation, and attendance at events.

  • Communication data: Correspondence between you and the Vale of Catmos Lodge.

  • Event registration: Information required to facilitate your participation in lodge events.

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Administer membership and lodge activities.

  • Communicate important updates, event invitations, and other relevant information.

  • Maintain and improve our Masonic community services.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • Support our charitable activities and promote fellowship within the lodge.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Your information may be shared only with:

  • Lodge officers and members as required to operate the lodge efficiently.

  • Third-party service providers engaged to support lodge operations, under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, as required by law.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

5. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.

  • Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational constraints.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the revised date. Please review it periodically.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Vale of Catmos Lodge No. 1265
Oakham, Rutland
Email: no51pag@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 11 March 2025.