Cookie Policy & EU/UK Compliance

Last updated: June 14, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your computer, tablet, or phone when you visit. They help the site remember information about you, like what items you put in your cart or how you prefer to view the site.

Who We Are

This cookie policy applies to our ecommerce website, which sells Masonic apparel and gifts to customers in the United States and around the world, including the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).

What Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to work properly. Without them, things like your shopping cart and secure checkout would not function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Session cookies — Keep you logged in while you shop
• Cart cookies — Remember the items in your shopping cart
• Security cookies — Help protect your account and our site from fraud

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information like which pages you visit most and whether you get error messages. This helps us improve our site.

• Google Analytics — Tracks page visits, time on site, and general location data
• Site speed tools — Help us see how fast pages load for different users

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to give you a better experience. For example, they may remember your preferred currency or shipping country.

• Language and region preferences
• Recently viewed products

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits so we and our partners can show you relevant ads. They may be set by third-party companies like Facebook or Google.

• Meta Pixel (Facebook) — Tracks visits and purchases to show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram
• Google Ads — Helps us measure which ads lead to sales
• Retargeting cookies — Show you our products after you leave our site

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. Common third parties include:

• Google (Analytics and Ads)
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
• PayPal or Stripe (for payment processing)
• YouTube (if we embed product videos)

EU and UK Visitors — Your Rights Under GDPR and UK GDPR

If you are visiting from the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have special rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR. These laws give you control over how your personal data, including cookie data, is used.

Your Rights Include

• The right to be informed — We must tell you what cookies we use and why
• The right to consent — We must ask for your permission before placing non-essential cookies on your device
• The right to withdraw consent — You can change or take back your cookie choices at any time
• The right to access — You can ask us what data we hold about you
• The right to erasure — You can ask us to delete your personal data
• The right to object — You can object to how we use your data for marketing

How We Get Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner or pop-up. This gives you the option to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or choose which types of cookies you allow. We will not place non-essential cookies on your device until you give us permission.

How to Manage or Delete Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Cookie settings on our site — Use our cookie preference tool to update your choices at any time
• Your browser settings — Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions
• Google Analytics opt-out — Visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout to stop Google Analytics tracking
• Meta Ad preferences — Visit facebook.com/ads/preferences to manage Facebook ad tracking
• Your Online Choices (EU) — Visit youronlinechoices.eu to manage advertising cookies from many companies at once

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how our website works. For example, your shopping cart may not save your items if session cookies are blocked.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session cookies — Deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — Stay on your device for a set period, usually between 30 days and 2 years, depending on the cookie

Do We Transfer Your Data Outside the EU or UK?

Some of our third-party partners, like Google and Meta, are based in the United States. When they collect cookie data from EU or UK visitors, that data may be transferred to the US. These companies are required to follow data protection rules when transferring your data internationally. We only work with partners who provide appropriate safeguards for your data.

Children and Cookies

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If we make big changes, we may also show a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie policy or want to exercise your rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, please contact us at:

• Email: [Insert your contact email address]
• Mailing address: [Insert your business mailing address]

If you are in the EU and believe we are not handling your data properly, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the UK, that authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Important Notice: This page is a template created for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and may not cover every situation specific to your business. Cookie and privacy laws differ by country and change frequently. You should consult a qualified attorney familiar with US, EU, and UK data protection law before publishing this policy on your website.