Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 16, 2026
Website: https://buda800.org
Organization: Buda Masonic Lodge #800, A.F. & A.M.
1. Introduction
Buda Masonic Lodge #800, A.F. & A.M. respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you may have regarding your information.
This policy applies to information collected through this website, contact forms, event registration forms, email communications, SMS/text communications, and other online interactions with the lodge.
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Event registration details
Guest or family attendance information
Masonic affiliation, lodge name, or membership status, when voluntarily provided
Questions, messages, or comments submitted through contact forms
Donation, sponsorship, or payment-related information, if applicable
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Referring website
General website usage information
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, or similar technologies.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
Respond to questions or requests
Communicate with members, guests, candidates, families, and community participants
Manage event registrations
Send event confirmations, reminders, or updates
Provide information about lodge activities and charitable events
Confirm eligibility for certain Masonic events where appropriate
Improve website performance and security
Maintain records related to lodge operations
Process donations, sponsorships, or event payments, if applicable
Comply with applicable laws, rules, Masonic requirements, or Grand Lodge requirements
4. Email and SMS Communications
If you provide your email address or phone number, we may use it to contact you about lodge events, registrations, reminders, updates, or responses to your inquiries.
You may opt out of non-essential email or SMS communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided, replying “STOP” to text messages where supported, or contacting us directly.
Message and data rates may apply for SMS/text communications.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website function, measure traffic, understand visitor activity, and improve user experience.
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only when reasonably necessary, including with:
Lodge officers or volunteers who need the information for lodge purposes
Event organizers or committee members
Technology providers who help operate the website, email, SMS, forms, registration, or payment systems
Payment processors, if donations or payments are accepted
The Grand Lodge of Texas or appropriate Masonic authorities, when required or appropriate
Law enforcement, legal authorities, or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect safety, rights, or property
7. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services for forms, calendars, maps, analytics, email, SMS, payment processing, social media, or event registration.
Those third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information through third-party services.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. Family event registrations may include information provided by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
If you believe a child has provided personal information without proper consent, please contact us so we can review and delete the information if appropriate.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect.
However, no website, email system, form, database, or internet transmission is completely secure. You submit information at your own risk.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the website unless specifically requested and necessary.
10. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for lodge purposes, event administration, communication, recordkeeping, legal compliance, Masonic requirements, Grand Lodge requirements, or dispute resolution.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, archive, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.
11. Your Choices and Requests
You may contact us to request that we:
Confirm whether we have information about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete information when appropriate
Stop sending non-essential communications
Update your contact preferences
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. Some information may be retained when necessary for legal, financial, security, recordkeeping, lodge, or Masonic purposes.
12. Texas Residents
Texas residents may have privacy rights under applicable Texas law. Although nonprofit organizations are generally exempt from some state privacy law requirements, we still strive to handle personal information respectfully, transparently, and responsibly.
You may contact us using the information below if you have questions or requests related to your personal information.
13. Do Not Sell or Share Notice
We do not sell personal information.
If we ever use personal information for targeted advertising or other activities requiring additional notice or opt-out rights, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate choices.
14. External Links
Our website may link to external websites, including Masonic resources, social media platforms, maps, payment processors, or community partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after updates are posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or privacy requests may be directed to:
Buda Masonic Lodge #800, A.F. & A.M.
Attn: Secretary
207 San Antonio St.
Buda, TX 78610
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (833) 458-0800