Privacy | Lodge Union & Crown 307

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 15/02/2026

Lodge Union & Crown No. 307 (“the Lodge”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Lodge Union & Crown No. 307 is a Masonic Lodge operating under the Grand Lodge of Scotland.

Data Controller: Lodge Union & Crown No. 307
Email: evans1873@btinternet.com
Secretary: Evans Reid PM
Address: 30 Cochrane St, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1RF

2. Website Platform (Wix)

This website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides the online platform that allows us to present Lodge information and receive enquiries.

Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. Wix stores data on secure servers behind a firewall.

For more information, see Wix’s privacy policy:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

3. Information We Collect

When you use this website, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Messages submitted through contact forms
Event registration details (if applicable)
Basic website usage information via cookies

We only collect information necessary to respond to enquiries and administer Lodge activities.

4. Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form on this website, the information you provide is used solely to respond to your enquiry or provide requested information about Lodge Union & Crown No. 307.

We do not add individuals to mailing lists without consent.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide information about Freemasonry or the Lodge
Administer Lodge events
Maintain Lodge administrative records
Improve website functionality

We do not sell personal data or use it for commercial marketing.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under:

Consent (when you submit a form)
Legitimate interests of Lodge administration
Legal obligations where applicable

7. Cookies

This Wix website may use cookies for:

Website functionality
Security
Visitor analytics
Performance monitoring

When required, a cookie banner allows visitors to manage cookie preferences.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to respond to enquiries or maintain Lodge administrative records.

If you request deletion of your information, we will do so unless required to retain it for legal or administrative purposes.

9. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties except where necessary, including:

The Grand Lodge of Scotland (if required)
Website hosting services (Wix)
Legal or regulatory obligations

All reasonable steps are taken to ensure data security.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://www.ico.org.uk

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will appear on this page.

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