Who We Are
This website is operated by Marquis de Lafayette Lodge No. 41, A.F. and A.M., a Masonic lodge chartered under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Colorado. We are a nonprofit fraternal organization located at 1614 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. You can reach us at secretary@mdl41.com.
What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information that you provide when you visit this website or contact us through it. It applies to this site only and does not govern the practices of any third-party sites we link to, including Facebook and Google Maps.
Information We Collect
We collect information only when you provide it to us. When you submit the contact form on this site, we receive your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message. We do not collect payment information, government identification, or sensitive personal data through this website.
Like most websites, this site may also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This information is used only to understand how the site is being used and to maintain its proper operation. It is not used to identify you personally.
This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. WordPress, the platform on which this site is built, sets functional cookies necessary for the site to operate. If you use the contact form, a cookie may be set to remember your information for convenience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may affect the functionality of some features.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you submit through the contact form solely to respond to your inquiry. If you express interest in Freemasonry or lodge membership, we use your contact details to follow up as you have requested.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not add you to mailing lists or contact you for purposes unrelated to your inquiry without your permission.
Third-Party Services
This site embeds a Google Maps map to display our location. Google Maps is operated by Google LLC and is subject to Google's own Privacy Policy. By viewing the embedded map, you may transmit data to Google, including your IP address.
This site links to our Facebook page. Facebook is operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. and is subject to Meta's Privacy Policy. If you follow our Facebook link, you leave this site and are subject to Facebook's data practices.
We have no control over the data practices of Google, Meta, or any other third-party service. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. Contact form submissions are transmitted over an encrypted connection (HTTPS). We retain contact information only as long as it is needed to respond to your inquiry.
No data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information you send to us. We will, however, treat your information with care and respect.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request that we correct inaccurate information, and to request that we delete your information when we no longer have a legitimate reason to retain it.
Colorado residents have additional rights under the Colorado Privacy Act, including the right to opt out of the sale of personal data. We do not sell personal data. If you have questions about your privacy rights or wish to make a request, contact us at secretary@mdl41.com.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact Lodge Secretary Lee Miller at secretary@mdl41.com or by mail at 1614 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado 80202.