Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
Applicable Domains: https://www.doriclodge424.ca and https://www.doric424.ca
Doric Lodge No. 424, A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario (“we,” “our,” or “the Lodge”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information shared through our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only limited personal information necessary to provide our services and respond to inquiries. This may include:
Your name and email address (when using our contact or “Join Us” forms)
Any message or information you voluntarily provide in form fields
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as age, race, or medical information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
Share Lodge or event information (if requested)
Improve the functionality and presentation of our website
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties.
3. Website Hosting and Third-Party ServicesOur website is hosted by Squarespace, a third-party platform that provides website hosting, analytics, and form-processing services.
Information submitted through our site may be stored on secure servers operated by Squarespace in the United States.
We follow reasonable industry practices to ensure your data is protected.
If you submit a form, Squarespace automatically encrypts that information during transmission and storage.
You can review Squarespace’s privacy practices at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve site performance and user experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function optimally.
5. Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us at doriclodge.ec@gmail.com.
We will make reasonable efforts to ensure your information is accurate and up to date.
6. Withdrawal of Consent
If you wish to withdraw consent for the collection or use of your personal information, please contact us by email.
Once your withdrawal is received, we will stop using your information except as required by law.
7. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above.
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to other Masonic Lodges, community organizations, or third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
By continuing to use the site after changes are posted, you agree to the updated terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
📧 doriclodge.ec@gmail.com
📍 Doric Lodge No. 424 Inc.
(Quaker Meeting House) 457 Kingston Road West
Ajax, Ontario L1S 6M1
Canada
Last Updated: November 2025