Eureka North Shore Lodge No. 269, Inc., Free and Accepted Masons of Florida operates the eurekanorthshore.com website, which provides information about our Service.

 

This Privacy Policy describes how Eureka North Shore Lodge No. 269, Inc. ("we," "our," or "the Lodge") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors who interact with our website, services, and guest Wi-Fi ("Service"). By using our website or connecting to our Guest Wi-Fi, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information Collection and Use

We collect personal information to enhance your experience with our services and to ensure the security and proper functioning of our website and Wi-Fi network. The information we collect may include:

• Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide your name, email address, phone number, or postal address through forms on our website (such as membership inquiries or event sign-ups), we use this information to contact you and provide relevant services.

• Technical Information: When you visit our website or use our Guest Wi-Fi, we may automatically collect information such as:

  • Your device's IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device identifiers (e.g., MAC address)

  • Log data, such as pages visited, time spent on each page, and connection timestamps

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Wi-Fi-Specific Collection:

When connecting to our Guest Wi-Fi, we may collect additional information such as:

• Websites visited while using our Wi-Fi

• Connection times and durations

• Network traffic data for security monitoring purposes

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2. Log Data

We collect Log Data when you use our website or connect to our Guest Wi-Fi. This Log Data may include information such as:

• Your computer’s IP address

• Browser version

• Pages visited on our website

• Time and date of your visit

• Time spent on each page

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For Wi-Fi users, this may also include the websites you visit, connection timestamps, and bandwidth usage. This data is used to monitor and improve our services and ensure network security.

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3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to collect information, enhance your experience, and provide personalized services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. If you decline, some features of the website may not function properly.

We use cookies to:

• Improve website performance

• Track visitor preferences

• Provide targeted content or advertisements

 

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to help operate our website, provide our Wi-Fi service, and perform certain tasks on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting

• Data analysis

• Network monitoring

• Event or membership management

 

These third parties may have access to personal information but are contractually obligated to protect it and may not use it for any other purpose.

 

5. Security

We use commercially reasonable means, including encryption and secure access protocols, to protect the personal information you provide to us or that we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

For Wi-Fi users, we monitor network traffic to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access.

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6. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Log data related to your use of our website and Wi-Fi may be kept for up to [insert retention period] to monitor service usage, analyze trends, and improve our offerings.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

 

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. These sites are not operated by us, and we have no control over their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through our links.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and notify you via our website or other communication channels. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

 

10. Consent to Data Processing

By using our website, Wi-Fi, or other services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue using our services.

 

11. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information collected by us. You can also request that we restrict or stop processing your personal data. To make such requests, please contact us using the details provided below.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us.