Your Privacy

Privacy Policy

I.O.O.F. St. John Lodge #539 is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last updated: January 2026

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Contact information (name, email, phone number) when you contact us or apply for membership
Membership application details including address, occupation, and references
Payment information when paying dues or making donations (processed securely through Stripe)
Event registration information
Profile information you choose to add to your member account

Information Collected Automatically

Device and browser information
IP address and general location
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring website or link that brought you to our site

How We Use Your Information

Process membership applications and maintain member records
Communicate with you about lodge activities, events, and announcements
Process dues payments and maintain financial records
Improve our website and member services
Comply with legal obligations and lodge bylaws
Send important notifications about your membership status

How We Protect Your Information

All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor
Access to member data is restricted to authorized lodge officers
We regularly review and update our security practices
Member portal requires secure authentication
We do not store complete payment card information on our servers

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Grand Lodge of Kansas I.O.O.F. as required for membership reporting
Sovereign Grand Lodge for official membership records
Service providers who assist with website hosting and payment processing
As required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your information for marketing purposes
Allow unauthorized access to member directories

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences
Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use the member portal

Your Rights

As a member or website visitor, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and organizational record-keeping requirements)
Opt out of non-essential communications
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

700 E. 1st St.

St. John, KS 67576

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.