Privacy Notice

1Introduction

Welcome to the English Grand Lodge for Africa and the Middle East of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). Your privacy is important to us. This Notice explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your personal information as part of administering your membership and providing AMORC services.

2Data Controller

The Data Controller is the Grand Master of the English Grand Lodge for Africa and the Middle East (AMORC AME). The Grand Master is responsible for ensuring that your personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, securely, and only for legitimate membership purposes.

3Authorised Data Processors

Under the authority of the Grand Master, personal information may be processed by authorised personnel, including:

• The Grand Master's Office
• Membership Services Department
• Mailing and Distribution Department
• Authorised technical service providers acting on behalf of AMORC AME where necessary to deliver platform services

4Purpose of Processing

We process your personal information to:

• Register and administer membership.
• Verify your identity and maintain accurate records.
• Process payments and subscription renewals.
• Manage study progression and distribute monographs/publications.
• Communicate with members, provide support, and administer events.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Protect the integrity and security of the membership platform.

5Information Collected

Depending on your relationship with us, we may collect:

• Identity information (e.g., Full name, date of birth, gender).
• Contact details (e.g., Email, phone number, postal address).
• Membership history and study records.
• Payment history and transaction details.
• Communication preferences and technical usage information.

6Storage & Security

Your membership information is securely stored using professionally managed cloud infrastructure approved by AMORC AME. Appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

7International Transfers

Membership records originally administered by another jurisdiction may be transferred to AMORC AME for continued administration with appropriate safeguards. AMORC AME implements safeguards to protect your information during any authorised international transfer or processing.

8Member Rights

Subject to applicable law in your country of residence, members may request access, correction, or updates to their personal information. Some requests may be limited where AMORC AME is legally required to retain certain records.

9Acknowledgement

Members must actively acknowledge this Notice before accessing the platform for the first time and whenever a revised version is published.