Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Burghley Lodge No. 9364 is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and the rights you have regarding your personal data.

We process all personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Burghley Lodge No. 9364 is a Lodge operating under the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and within the Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.

Our website has been created to provide information about Burghley Lodge, Freemasonry and to allow visitors to make enquiries.

What Information We Collect

If you contact us through our website, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• The content of your enquiry
• Information you choose to provide

If you subsequently become a member, additional information will be collected separately as part of the membership process.

Why We Collect Your Information

We only collect personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Arrange an informal visit or meeting
• Answer questions about Freemasonry
• Provide information you have requested
• Maintain records of enquiries
• Improve the service we provide

We will never use your information for unrelated purposes without your permission.

Our Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal information because:

• You have asked us to contact you.
• It is necessary for our legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and administering the Lodge.
• Where required, we will ask for your consent before sending marketing or promotional communications.

How Long We Keep Your Information

If you make an enquiry but do not proceed with membership, we will normally retain your information for no longer than 12 months unless there is a legitimate reason to keep it for longer.

If you become a member, your information will be retained in accordance with UGLE and Provincial data retention policies.

Who We Share Your Information With

Your information will only be shared where necessary.

This may include:

• Burghley Lodge officers responsible for responding to enquiries
• The Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire
• The United Grand Lodge of England where appropriate

We never sell your personal information.

Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and anonymous analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site.

These tools do not identify individual visitors.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

While no website can guarantee complete security, we work hard to ensure your information remains safe.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
• Restrict how your information is processed.
• Object to processing in certain circumstances.
• Request a copy of your information in information in a portable format.
• Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Secretary
Burghley Lodge No. 9364

Email:  burghleylodge@btinternet.com

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or the way we operate.

The latest version will always be published on this website.

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• Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

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