Last updated: January 2024
Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a real snooze-fest. But here's the deal: at Cinder on Quinthale Architecture, we're pretty serious about protecting your info. We've been designing sustainable spaces across Toronto since day one, and we treat your personal data with the same care we put into our architectural projects.
This policy explains what information we collect when you reach out to us about a project, check out our portfolio, or just browse our site. We're based in Canada, so we follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, for those who care about acronyms), and we're not about selling your data or doing anything sketchy with it.
When you're working with an architecture firm, there's gonna be some info exchange - that's just how it works. Here's what we typically gather:
We're not hoarding your data for fun. Here's what we do with it:
Responding to your inquiries, sending proposals, and keeping you updated throughout the design process. Pretty straightforward stuff.
Creating architectural drawings, securing permits, coordinating with contractors - all the behind-the-scenes work that makes buildings happen.
Meeting building code requirements, maintaining professional liability records, and keeping things above board with regulatory bodies.
Understanding what kinds of projects people are interested in helps us get better at what we do. Simple as that.
We've got some solid security measures in place - think of it like the structural integrity we build into our designs, but for your data:
That said, nothing's 100% bulletproof on the internet. We do our absolute best, but if there's ever a security breach that affects your data, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what we're doing about it.
Under Canadian privacy law (and just basic decency), you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal info:
Ask us what info we've got on file about you. We'll send you a copy - might take a few days to pull it together.
If we've got something wrong (wrong address, outdated phone number, etc.), just let us know and we'll fix it.
Want us to delete your info? We can do that, though we might need to keep some stuff for legal or contractual reasons (like completed project records).
Don't want our occasional newsletter or project updates? No problem - there's an unsubscribe link in every email, or just shoot us a message.
If you think we're mishandling your data, you can complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. We'd rather you talk to us first though - we're pretty reasonable folks.
We don't keep your data forever (that'd be weird). Here's our general approach:
After these periods, we either delete the data or anonymize it so it can't be traced back to you personally.
Look, we get that privacy policies are basically required reading that nobody actually wants to read. If you've made it this far, props to you. But seriously - if you've got questions, concerns, or just want to chat about how we handle your data, we're here.
Email us: info@cinderonquinthale.info
Call us: (416) 555-0142
Visit us: 1247 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L6, Canada
We'll get back to you within a couple of business days. And yeah, we actually read our emails - no automated responses here.
Privacy laws evolve, our practices might change, and we'll update this policy when needed. We'll post any changes here and update the "last updated" date at the top. If we make any major changes that affect how we use your data, we'll send you an email heads-up if we've got your contact info.
Worth checking back here occasionally if you're into that sort of thing - though let's be honest, you probably won't. That's cool. We'll make sure to keep you in the loop on anything important.