1. Introduction
Lodge of the Round Table 8424 (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use and store information when you use our website.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
2. Who we are
This website is operated by:
Lodge of the Round Table 8424
Coventry, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us via the contact form on our website.
3. What information we collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number (if provided)
- Any message or information you submit via our enquiry form
- Basic technical data such as IP address and browser type (via analytics or server logs)
We do not collect any sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.
4. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide information about Freemasonry and the Lodge
- Arrange informal conversations or visits (if requested)
- Improve our website and user experience
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Lawful basis for processing
We process your data based on:
- Your consent (when you submit an enquiry form)
- Our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and managing Lodge communications
6. How long we keep your data
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or maintain communication.
After this, your data will be securely deleted unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.
7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we may use:
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to function properly.
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the website (for example, which pages are most popular). This helps us improve the site.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
8. Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies entirely
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
9. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to how your data is used
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the website.
10. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
11. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
13. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy, please contact us via the enquiry form on our website.