Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire East

GDPR Policy for this website www.pglae.co.uk

Introduction

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire East (PGLAE) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Collection and Use

We collect the following types of personal data:

1. Contact Form: When you use the contact form on our website, we collect your name and email address. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request and is not shared with third parties without your consent.

2. Photographs and Posts: We may post photographs and mention individuals in articles about Lodge meetings, events, and social gatherings. By attending these events, it is assumed that individuals consent to being included in these posts unless they specifically request otherwise. If you wish to opt out of being included in photographs or posts, please inform us at the time of the event or contact us through the details provided below.

How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data collected to:

• • Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form.

  • Share news, updates, and relevant details about Lodge events and activities (only if you have provided your contact details and agreed to receive such information).

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we will keep your information for as long as needed to process and respond to your inquiry.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you.

2. Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

3. Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.

4. Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

5. Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide your personal data in a format that can be transferred to another organisation.

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

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at: [email protected]

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

Effective Date: 20th April 2025