Privacy Policy (United Mansonic Lodge)

United Mansonic Lodge (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information you share with us through this website (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

If you have questions, contact us at: [email].

1) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide directly

When you use forms or contact us, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Phone/WhatsApp number
City/region
Message content (e.g., membership inquiry, visit request, partnership proposal)
Any other details you voluntarily submit

B. Automatically collected information (usage data)

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address (may be used to estimate general location)
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed, time on page, referral URLs
General site interactions (e.g., clicks, scrolling)

This data is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.

C. Donation/Payment information (if applicable)

If you donate or pay fees through a third-party processor (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Flutterwave), payment details are processed by the provider. We do not store full card numbers. We may receive limited transaction information such as your name, email, donation amount, date, and payment status.

2) How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
Coordinate lodge visits, events, volunteering, scholarships, or partnerships
Review membership-related inquiries (confidentially)
Improve website performance, security, and user experience
Maintain records for administrative purposes (where appropriate)
Comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse/fraud

We do not sell your personal data.

3) Membership Inquiries & Confidentiality

If you contact us regarding membership, your information is treated as confidential and is shared only with lodge officers or individuals responsible for responding to your inquiry. We do not publish or publicly disclose membership inquiry details.

4) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure the site functions properly
Understand visitor behavior and improve pages
Measure traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics)

Managing cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the site.

5) Sharing of Information

We may share information only in limited situations:

A. Service providers

We may share data with trusted providers that help us run the website or communications (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics, security).

B. Legal and security reasons

We may disclose information where required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the lodge, site visitors, or others.

C. With your consent

We may share information if you explicitly agree (e.g., partnership communications).

6) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

Responding to inquiries
Maintaining administrative records
Meeting legal or compliance obligations

When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it where feasible.

7) Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information (e.g., access controls, secure hosting, malware protection). However, no website can guarantee absolute security. Please do not submit sensitive personal details through web forms unless necessary.

8) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise rights, contact: [email].

9) Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to request deletion.

10) International Visitors

If you access this site from outside [Country], your information may be processed where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to protect data consistent with this policy.

11) Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites (e.g., partners, scholarship resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

12) Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.

13) Contact Us

United Mansonic Lodge
Email: info@unitedmansoniclodge.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (669) 299-3292
Address: 1111 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108