1. Overview
Thank you for visiting Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts website and reviewing this Website Privacy Policy. Our Website Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information you provide to us when you visit us online.
This policy informs you of our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website and the choices you have associated with that data. We use your data to provide and improve the website. By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy also describes your choices regarding access to, and use and correction of, personal information that Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts maintains about you.
2. Privacy Policy Contact Information
Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts understands and respects an individual’s right to be informed, right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restrict processing, right to data portability, right to object, and rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
An individual always has the right to object to processing for the purposes of direct marketing, whatever lawful basis applies. An individual also has the right to erase personal data that has been processed unlawfully. An individual has the right to be informed of how their personal data is being used throughout Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts. Therefore, Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts will provide people with information about its lawful basis for processing in the form of a privacy notice.
Individuals can contact our Data Protection Officer and Compliance Department by emailing privacy@massfreemasonry.org with any questions, comments, or requests about their personal data.
Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts Group, Compliance Department
186 Tremont St.
Boston, MA, 02111
If you believe you have suffered harm due to a breach of your rights by Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts under this privacy policy, and Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts has not handled your complaint in a reasonably sufficient manner, any UK/EU resident may also file a complaint with the applicable supervisory authority.
The EU Commission has a list of data protection authorities here:
https://ec.europa.eu/justice/article-29/structure/data-protection-authorities/index_en.htm
3. Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
4. What We Collect
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We collect personal identifiable information, usage data, and tracking & cookie data.
4.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
When you visit our Site or email us, we collect information sent to us by your computer, mobile phone, or other access devices, some of which may be deemed Personal Information. This includes but is not limited to:
•Information about the pages you access
•Computer IP address
•Device ID or unique identifier
•Device type
•Geo-location information
•Computer and connection information
•Mobile network information
•Statistics on page views
•Traffic to and from the sites
•Referral URL
•Ad information
•Standard web log information
•Other technical data
We may also collect anonymous information through our use of cookies and web beacons.
You may provide PII when you send us an email, request information, fill out a form or survey, or submit contact information on our site. We do not require you to register or provide PII to visit our website. However, we do collect some technical information that does not include PII to make your visit seamless.
4.2 Usage Data
When using our website, we collect information about how the Site is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This includes:
•Internet Protocol (IP) address
•Browser type and version
•Pages visited
•Time and date of visit
•Time spent on pages
•Unique device identifiers
•Other diagnostic data
4.3 Tracking & Cookie Data
We use cookies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data, including an anonymous unique identifier. These cookies help us improve and customize your browsing experience.
Examples of Cookies we use:
•Session Cookies: Used to operate our Site.
•Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings.
•Security Cookies: Used for security purposes.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. A banner is displayed upon navigating to the Site, allowing you to agree to or decline the use of cookies.
5. How We Use Your Data
Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts may use your information for:
•Providing and maintaining the Site
•Notifying you about changes to our Site
•Allowing you to participate in interactive features
•Providing customer care and support
•Providing analysis or valuable information for Site improvements
•Monitoring the usage of the Site
•Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
•Promoting the use of our Site and distributing informational content
We may use automated decision-making where authorized by legislation, with your explicit consent, or if necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., automated credit approval processes).
6. Transfer of Data
Your personal data may be transferred and maintained on computers outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. If you are outside the United States and provide information to us, your data will be transferred and processed in the U.S. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
We ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and no transfer of your Personal Data will occur unless adequate security controls are in place.
7. How We Share Your Personal Data
We may share your Personal Data:
• Internally, within Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts (including outside the EEA and the UK).
•With Service Providers who perform functions on our behalf, under contract.
•In Response to Legal Processes, such as court orders or subpoenas.
•To Protect Us and Others, in cases of fraud prevention or security concerns.
•For Website Improvement, using aggregated, anonymous data.
If we share your data for any purposes other than described, we will obtain your prior consent unless there is another lawful basis for processing.
8. Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process Personal Data in compliance with applicable laws. If you are located in the EU, Switzerland, or the UK, the GDPR or UK GDPR applies. Lawful bases include:
•Consent (freely given, informed, and revocable)
• Performance of a Contract
• Legal Obligation
• Vital Interests
• Public Task
• Legitimate Interests
