Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/20/25

This Privacy Policy describes how SmarterMason.com (hereinafter “the Site”) collects, uses, and protects information gathered from users. This Site is owned and operated by Market Action Research, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) with a mailing address of 23679 Calabasas Road #1134, Calabasas, CA. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve the Site. This includes:

• Information You Provide: When you register for membership or submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, lodge information, date of birth, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
• Automatically Collected Information: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and Site usage behavior (pages visited, time spent, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the functionality of the Site.
• Facilitate user registration, account management, and related services.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities through Google Analytics.
• Improve user experience, content, and features on the Site.
• Communicate with you about updates, support, or other relevant information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and functionality. Some cookies are essential to the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled. We also use Google Analytics to understand how users engage with our content. If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you must indicate in your web browser settings that you do not wish to be tracked. If you choose not to accept essential cookies or any form of tracking, you may opt to discontinue use of the Site.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

No personal data is sold, and we do not share your personal information with third parties, except:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about usage of the Site. Google may have access to some of your personal data for the purpose of providing these analytical services.
• Aggregate Data to the Grand Lodge of CA: We may share non-personal, aggregate data (which does not identify individuals) with the Grand Lodge of CA to provide insights about membership trends.
• Legal Obligations and Safety: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of others, or to comply with a judicial proceeding or court order.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information through SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, and other access controls. While no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as it remains valid for the purposes outlined in this policy, or until a user requests the removal of their data. We will remove or de-identify your personal data upon request or when it is no longer needed.

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

We do not meet any of the thresholds for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which include exceeding $25 million in annual revenues, buying/selling/sharing personal information of 50,000 or more California consumers, or deriving 50% or more of annual revenue from selling consumer data. Therefore, we are not formally subject to CCPA. However, we respect the privacy of our California users and affirm that we do not sell personal information.

8. Age Requirement

SmarterMason.com is intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By registering or using our services, you represent that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected any such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected data from an individual under 18, please contact us immediately.

9. Policy Updates and Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the “Effective Date” indicated at the top. In the event of significant changes, we will notify registered users via email.

10. Your Choices and Rights

We strive to ensure you can access, correct, or delete your personal data. If you have an account on the Site, you can adjust certain personal information in your user profile. For any other changes or requests regarding your data, please contact us using the information below.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data removals, updates, or other privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

• Mailing Address: 23679 Calabasas Road #1134, Calabasas, CA
• Website: MarketActionResearch.com

By using SmarterMason.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.