Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, members, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

The Earl of Courtown Lodge No. 7653

Dunstable Masonic Centre, Cemetery Lane, Dunstable

Email: secretary@earlofcourtownlodge7653.org

Data Controller: Barry Keech – The Earl of Courtown Lodge No. 7653

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name, address, phone number, email address

• Date of birth, title, or other identifiers you provide

• Membership or registration details

• Information submitted through forms on our website

• Technical information (e.g. IP address, browser type, cookies)

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data to:

• Provide services, respond to enquiries, and process registrations

• Maintain accurate records of membership or event attendance

• Send newsletters, notices, or updates you have requested

• Comply with legal obligations

• Improve website performance and security

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data:

• Your consent (e.g. when you opt-in to communications)

• Contractual necessity (e.g. membership or event participation)

• Legal obligation

• Legitimate interests (e.g. internal record-keeping or website security)

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service providers acting on our behalf (e.g. email systems, website hosts)

• Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law

  We do not transfer your data outside the UK without appropriate safeguards in place.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

Barry Keech

Email: secretary@earlofcourtownlodge7653.org