Last updated: 17th September 2024

Introduction

MasonHub (“the Service”) is operated by GEATER LTD (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a limited company registered in England and Wales (Company number: 10751550). Our registered office is at Birch Cottage, Sheepway, Portbury, Bristol, BS20 7TE. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our Service in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). By accessing or using MasonHub, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, profile picture, username.

• Demographic Information: Country, date of birth, job title, workplace, work website, current city, home town.

• Technical Information: IP address.

• User-Generated Content: Any additional personal information you may choose to upload in posts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain the Service.

• Communication: To contact you with updates, notifications, and other information related to your use of the Service.

• Personalisation: To personalise your experience on MasonHub.

• Security: To monitor and analyse the use of our Service and ensure its security.

• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

• UGLE and PGL Engagement: To facilitate interactions and engagements with UGLE and PGL for promotional, and other official purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal bases for processing your personal data include:

• Consent: You provide consent at the time of registration.

• Legitimate Interests: For the purposes of maintaining community standards and promoting Masonic activities, as well as security and logging purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in providing the Service. A list of our sub-processors is available on request.

• UGLE and PGL: For purposes such as promoting Masonic activities, reviewing conduct, and other official functions.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

UGLE and PGL affiliation

We may share your personal data with the relevant masonic governing bodies for the following purposes:

• Promotional Use: PGL communication teams may request your consent to use your posts or contributions for promotional purposes.

• Conduct Review: UGLE and PGLs may review your conduct on MasonHub to ensure compliance with Masonic principles. This includes recognising positive contributions or investigating reports of misconduct.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.

• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

• Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@masonhub.co.uk.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and access controls.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Notice on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact us at support@masonhub.co.uk