{"id":3,"date":"2025-04-30T17:49:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T17:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmasonsforum.org.uk\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-04-30T18:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T18:25:48","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newmasonsforum.org.uk\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> 30\/04\/2025<br><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newmasonsforum.org.uk\">https:\/\/newmasonsforum.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Masons Forum is an organisation for new Freemasons in the Renfrewshire East Province to meet new friends and connect over our common interests. Our platform supports discussions, connections, and community engagement within the context of Free And Accepted Freemasonry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the <strong>UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name and\/or Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address and device\/browser information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content you post (comments, replies, uploads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookie and usage data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How We Use Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide access to forum features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalise your experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate important updates or notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor site usage to improve performance and security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderate content and enforce rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use cookies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep you logged in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track usage analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve site functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can control cookie settings in your browser. By using the site, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our <a href=\"#\">Cookie Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Who We Share Your Data With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law enforcement, if legally required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How Long We Keep Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain your data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide services and meet legal obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Your Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct inaccuracies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise any of these rights, email us at <a href=\"mailto:secretary@newmasonsforum.org.uk\">secretary@newmasonsforum.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use secure technologies and protocols (like HTTPS and server firewalls) to protect your data. However, no online platform is 100% secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. 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