Privacy Policy

Introduction

Look, we're architects - not data miners. Your privacy matters to us just as much as getting those corner details right.

At Pyroquintarion Architecture Studio, we're committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. We've tried to keep the legalese to a minimum and explain things in plain English.

This policy applies to information collected through our website, email correspondence, phone conversations, and any other interactions you have with our studio.

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

We're not gonna sell your email to spam lists or anything sketchy like that. Here's what we actually do with your data:

When We Share Your Information

We don't just hand out your info to anyone who asks. But there are some situations where we need to share it:

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yep, we use cookies - but not the chocolate chip kind. These are small text files that help our website work better.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but keep in mind that blocking some cookies might affect how the site works for you.

How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously - probably about as seriously as we take structural calculations. Here's what we do:

Your Privacy Rights

You've got rights when it comes to your personal data. Here's what you can do:

To exercise any of these rights, just drop us an email at info@pyroquintarion.info or give us a call. We'll need to verify your identity first (can't have someone else messing with your data).

How Long We Keep Your Data

We don't keep your information forever - just as long as we need it. Here's our general approach:

• Active Client Data: We keep it for the duration of your project plus 7 years. Canadian tax law requires we maintain records for at least 7 years, and it's also standard practice in our profession for liability reasons.
• Inquiry Information: If you contact us but don't become a client, we'll keep your info for about 3 years in case you decide to reach out again.
• Marketing Lists: If you've subscribed to our newsletter, we'll keep your email until you unsubscribe.
• Website Analytics: This data is typically retained for 24-26 months and is anonymized.
• Project Archives: For completed projects, we maintain certain records indefinitely as part of our professional portfolio and for reference on future work.

After the retention period ends, we securely delete or anonymize your information. Physical documents get shredded, digital files are permanently erased.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website might link to other sites - like our consultants' websites, material suppliers, or social media platforms. Once you click those links, you're on their turf and their privacy policies apply.

We're not responsible for how these third parties handle your information. We try to work with reputable partners, but you should read their privacy policies if you're concerned.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this privacy policy from time to time - usually when laws change or we adopt new technologies. When we make significant changes, we'll let you know by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date
• Sending an email to active clients and newsletter subscribers
• Posting a notice on our homepage for a reasonable period

Minor tweaks (like fixing typos or clarifying wording) won't trigger notifications, but we'll still update the date.

Continuing to use our services after we post changes means you accept the updated policy. If you don't agree with the changes, you should stop using our services and request deletion of your data.