Golden Trowel Norwalk Lodge No. 273
Effective Date: 1/1/2025
1. Overview
This Notice describes the types of personal information we collect through our website (https://gtn273.com), how that information is used and shared, and your choices regarding it. This document also includes our SMS Terms of Service, as required by telecommunications carriers and privacy best practices.
This Notice should be read together with our Terms of Use for the Site.
2. Types of Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information through various means including our website, registration forms, and direct communication. This includes:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone numbers
- Membership information
- Communication preferences
We may also collect basic browser and usage data (e.g., IP address, pages visited, browser type, timestamps) for analytics and security.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie settings via your browser. Learn more at https://www.epic.org/privacy/internet/cookies/.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Register you as a member
- Send event reminders, updates, and Lodge news
- Provide customer support or respond to inquiries
- Process payments or donations
- Send newsletters or promotional content (if opted in)
- Communicate via SMS if consent has been given
- Comply with legal and organizational requirements
We may also use aggregated, non-personally identifiable data to evaluate the effectiveness of our services.
4. SMS Terms of Service
By opting into SMS communications from Golden Trowel Norwalk Lodge No. 273 (“GTN273”), you agree to receive text messages related to:
- Event updates
- Meeting reminders
- Time-sensitive alerts
- Other Masonic or Lodge-related notifications
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt in to SMS communications by:
- Checking a box on our web form
- Adjusting your Communication Preferences at freemason.org
- Providing verbal or written consent
Opt-Out Options
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by texting one of the following keywords:
- STOP
- UNSUBSCRIBE
- CANCEL
- QUIT
Opt-outs take effect within 10 business days. After this, you will no longer receive messages and your phone number will not be shared or transferred.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties.
We only share phone numbers with our SMS provider (e.g., RingCentral or Freemason.org), subject to their privacy policies.
5. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- The Grand Lodge of California
- Charitable affiliates or Masonic partners
- Service providers (e.g., website hosts, communication platforms) Only information necessary to fulfill the intended purpose is shared, and always under confidentiality agreements.
6. Data Security & Storage
Your personal data is stored securely on internal and third-party systems (e.g., Grand Lodge systems, communication platforms). We implement encryption and other security best practices for sensitive information (e.g., payment data).
7. Your Privacy Choices
You may request to:
- Review or update your personal data
- Opt out of marketing emails or messages
- Request deletion of your data
To make a request, contact:
Secretary’s Office, 12345 Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately for removal.
9. “Do Not Track” (DNT) Disclosure
Our website does not currently respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals. To remove your data, please contact us directly at secretary@gtn273.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and SMS Terms at any time. The most current version will always be available at:
https://gtn273.com/privacypolicy/
https://gtn273.com/termsofservice/(Terms of Use)
For Grand Lodge of California’s privacy policy, visit: