Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect:

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways when you interact with our website:

* Voluntary Information: When you fill out contact forms, inquire about membership, subscribe to our newsletter, or reach out to us via email, we may collect personal details such as your full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any specific inquiries or messages you provide.

* Automated Information: Like most standard websites, our server may automatically collect non-personally identifiable technical information when you browse our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and the date/time of your visit.

2. How We Use Your Information:

Symbol-Hussar Lodge 93 uses the information collected solely for fraternal and administrative purposes, including:

* Responding to your questions, inquiries, or requests for information about Freemasonry.

* Communicating with lodge members regarding lodge events, meetings, and updates.

* Sending newsletters or organizational updates if you have opted in to receive them.

* Improving our website structure, user experience, and technical operations.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties or commercial entities.

3. Disclosure of Information:

Your personal information is kept confidential and will only be shared under the following limited circumstances:

* Fraternal Communications: Information related to Masonic inquiries or membership may be shared with designated lodge officers or The Grand Lodge of Alberta as required for administrative and organizational purposes.

* Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulations.

4. Security of Your Information:

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative security measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification. While we strive to protect your personal information, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Links & Services:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as The Grand Lodge of Alberta or community partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Cookies:

Our website may use standard "cookies" to enhance user experience and gather general statistical usage data. You can choose to configure your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the site.

7. Your Rights and Access:

You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate data, or ask to be removed from our mailing lists at any time.