Privacy Policy

Hey, Thanks for Stopping By

Look, we get it - privacy policies aren't exactly exciting reading. But we're pretty serious about protecting your information here at Selvarion Thquinth Architects. We've tried to keep this straightforward and honest, just like how we approach our projects. If something doesn't make sense or you've got questions, just give us a shout at info@selvarionthquinth.info.

What Info We're Actually Collecting

When you reach out to us or browse around our site, we might collect a few things:

• Contact details - Your name, email, phone number when you fill out our contact form. Pretty standard stuff.
• Project info - If you're sharing details about a potential project, we'll keep that on file. Budget ranges, timelines, what you're hoping to build.
• Technical data - Basic website analytics like which pages folks visit most, how long they stick around. Helps us figure out if our portfolio section is actually working or needs a redesign.
• Communication records - Emails back and forth, phone call notes, meeting summaries. We're architects, we document everything.

We're not into collecting anything weird or unnecessary. Just what helps us do our job better and keep in touch with you.

How We Use Your Information

Here's the deal - we use what you share with us to actually help you out:

• Getting back to you about project inquiries (that's the main one)
• Sending project proposals and design concepts your way
• Keeping you posted on project progress if we're working together
• Occasionally sharing news about sustainable architecture trends or our latest projects - but only if you've said it's cool
• Making our website better based on how people use it
• Meeting legal requirements (taxes, contracts, that boring but necessary stuff)

We're not gonna spam you or sell your email to some random marketing list. That's not our style.

Who Else Sees Your Data

We mostly keep everything in-house, but there are a few situations where we might share info:

• Project partners - Engineers, contractors, consultants we work with on your project. They need to know the basics to do their part.
• Service providers - Our email host, cloud storage, website analytics tools. They're all under strict agreements not to mess with your data.
• Legal situations - If the law requires it or we need to protect our rights. Hasn't happened yet, hoping to keep it that way.

We're definitely NOT selling your information to third parties. That's a hard line for us.

Keeping Your Data Safe

Security's important to us - we're protecting your info like we'd protect our own design files (which, trust me, we're pretty paranoid about). We use encrypted connections, secure servers, and limit who on our team can access what. Our systems get regular updates and we actually pay attention to those security patches.

That said, nothing's 100% bulletproof online. We do our best, but if you're sharing something super sensitive, maybe give us a call instead of emailing it.

Cookies & Website Tracking

Yeah, we use cookies - not the edible kind, unfortunately. They help us understand how people use our site and remember your preferences. Most are just basic analytics so we know if our portfolio images are loading properly or if there's a page that's confusing everyone.

Your browser probably lets you block cookies if you want. Won't hurt our feelings, though some features might not work as smoothly.

Your Rights & Choices

This is your data, so you've got options:

• Access - Want to know what we've got on file about you? Just ask.
• Corrections - If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it.
• Delete - Want us to erase your info? We can do that, unless we legally need to keep it for ongoing projects or contracts.
• Opt-out - Don't want newsletters or updates anymore? There's an unsubscribe link in every email, or you can tell us directly.
• Data portability - Need your info in a format you can take elsewhere? We'll get that sorted for you.

Reach out to info@selvarionthquinth.info to exercise any of these rights. We'll respond within a reasonable timeframe - usually a couple weeks max.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We're not hoarders, but we do need to keep some stuff for practical and legal reasons. Active project files stay with us through the project and typically for 7 years after completion - that's pretty standard in architecture for liability and reference purposes.

If you've just inquired about a project but we never moved forward, we'll probably keep that for a year or two in case you come back. After that, if we haven't heard from you, we'll clear it out.

Marketing emails and newsletter stuff? You can opt out anytime and we'll remove you from those lists immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this from time to time as our practice evolves or laws change. When we do, we'll update the date at the top and if it's something major, we'll probably send out a note to let folks know.

Worth checking back here occasionally if you're curious about the details.

International Data Transfers

We're based in Toronto, Canada, so that's where your data lives. If you're contacting us from outside Canada, just know your information will be transferred and stored here. Canadian privacy laws are pretty solid, but if you've got concerns about cross-border data transfer, let's chat about it.

Kids' Privacy

Our services are for businesses and adults looking to build commercial projects. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you're a parent and think we've somehow collected data from your kid, let us know ASAP and we'll delete it.

Questions or Concerns?

Seriously, if any of this is confusing or you've got questions about how we handle your information, don't hesitate to reach out. We're real people here and happy to explain things in plain language.