Last Updated: 11/12/2025

The Lake City Elks Lodge (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing or payment details (if applicable)

  • Mailing address

  • Any information voluntarily submitted through contact forms, event registrations, donations, or membership applications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and referring websites

Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies, tags, and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, but certain features may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process membership applications and donations

  • Provide updates about events, programs, and lodge activities

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer service

  • Maintain and improve our website

  • Send transactional or promotional communications (with your consent)

3. Communications Consent

By providing your phone number or email, you may receive transactional or marketing messages from us. These may be sent via SMS, email, or automated systems.

Transactional Messages

“I consent to receive transactional messages related to my account, orders, or services I have requested. These messages may include appointment reminders, order confirmations, and account notifications among others. Message frequency may vary. Message & Data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt-out.”

Marketing Messages

“I consent to receive marketing and promotional messages, including special offers, discounts, new product updates among others. Message frequency may vary. Message & Data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt-out.”

You may opt out of any non-transactional messages at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email/SMS platforms)

  • Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

These partners are bound to protect your data and use it solely for their contracted purpose.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access personal information we hold

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any rights, please contact us at:
info@lakecityelks.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

8. External Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new revision date.

10. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy:
Lake City Elks Lodge