Last updated: January 2024
Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But here's the thing: we're architects, and just like we're transparent about our design process, we wanna be straight-up honest about how we handle your info.
At Ignar Quinthale Architects, we're committed to protecting your personal information. This isn't just legal jargon - it's about building trust the same way we build spaces. We only collect what we actually need, and we don't mess around with your data.
When you reach out to us or use our website, we might collect a few different types of info:
Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Pretty standard stuff when you're inquiring about a project or scheduling a consultation. We're not gonna ask for your social security number or anything weird like that.
Details about your property, project requirements, budget ranges, timelines - basically everything we need to understand what you're hoping to build or renovate. This helps us figure out if we're the right fit for each other.
IP addresses, browser types, device info, and how you navigate our site. This is mostly automated stuff that helps us keep the website running smooth and figure out what pages people actually look at.
We're not in the business of hoarding data - we actually use what we collect. Here's what we do with your info:
Responding to your inquiries, sending project updates, sharing design concepts, and keeping you in the loop throughout our work together.
Actually doing the work you hired us for - creating designs, managing projects, coordinating with contractors, all that good stuff.
Making our site better based on how people use it. If everyone's bouncing off a particular page, we'll probably redesign it.
Meeting Canadian privacy laws and professional architectural standards. Gotta keep things above board.
Yeah, we use cookies - and no, not the chocolate chip kind (though those are great too). These are tiny data files that help our website remember you and work properly.
We use 'em for stuff like keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, and understanding which parts of our site get the most traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but heads up - some features might not work as smoothly.
We're not using crazy tracking tech to follow you around the internet. That's just not our style.
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA, if you wanna get technical), you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal info:
Ask us what personal info we've got on file about you. We'll send you a copy within a reasonable timeframe.
If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. We want accurate records anyway.
Request deletion of your data. We'll do it unless we've got a legitimate reason to keep it (like ongoing projects or legal requirements).
Change your mind about how we use your data. Just know that this might affect our ability to provide certain services.
We take security seriously - maybe not Fort Knox level, but pretty darn close for an architecture firm. We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular backups.
That said, no system is 100% bulletproof. We do our best to protect your info, but we can't guarantee absolute security. If there's ever a breach that affects your data, we'll let you know ASAP and explain what happened.
We don't keep your info forever - that'd just be weird and unnecessary. Here's generally how long we hold onto different types of data:
If you've got questions about this privacy policy, wanna exercise your rights, or just need to talk to someone about your data, we're here. Seriously - we'd rather you ask than worry about it.
Email:
studio@ignarquinthale.info
Phone:
(416) 555-0847
Mail:
425 Adelaide Street West, Suite 702
Toronto, ON M5V 3C1
Canada
We might update this policy from time to time - privacy laws change, our practices evolve, you know how it goes. When we make significant changes, we'll post the updated version here and update the date at the top. For major changes, we'll probably shoot you an email too.