Last updated: January 2024
Look, we get it - nobody really enjoys reading privacy policies. But we're a small architecture firm that values transparency just as much as we value honest materials in our designs. So here's the straightforward story of how we handle your info.
We're Jade Quintharic Architecture, based out of Vancouver, BC. We design sustainable residential and commercial spaces, and sometimes that means we need to collect a bit of information from folks who reach out to us or visit our website.
Our address: 1247 Granville Street, Suite 301, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5
Email: info@jadequintharic.info
Phone: (604) 555-8829
When you reach out for a consultation or just browse our site, here's what might end up in our files:
We're not selling your data to anyone - that's not our business. Here's what we actually do with it:
Responding to inquiries, scheduling consultations, and keeping you updated throughout the design process.
Creating designs, managing construction documents, and handling all the architectural work you've hired us for.
Understanding which pages people visit most helps us make the site more useful.
Keeping records we're required to maintain under Canadian law and professional architectural standards.
We keep things pretty tight, but there are a few situations where your information might be shared:
Here's the deal - architectural projects generate a lot of documentation, and we're required to keep some of it for quite a while:
Under Canadian privacy laws (particularly PIPEDA), you've got some solid rights:
To exercise any of these rights, just drop us an email at info@jadequintharic.info. We'll get back to you within 30 days.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. That includes encrypted email communication for sensitive documents, secure cloud storage with two-factor authentication, password-protected files, and limiting access to only team members who actually need it for their work.
That said, no system's perfectly secure. We do our best, but can't guarantee absolute security - that's just being honest.
Our website uses cookies - those little files that remember stuff about your visit. We use them for:
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site might not work as smoothly.
Sometimes we link to other websites - manufacturer sites, material suppliers, inspiration boards. Once you click through, you're on their turf and their privacy policies apply. We can't control what they do, so check out their policies if you're concerned.
We might update this policy from time to time - usually when laws change or we adjust how we work. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and might send an email to active clients. For everyone else, check back occasionally if you're curious.
Our services aren't directed at anyone under 18. We don't knowingly collect information from minors. If you're a parent and think we've somehow gotten info from your kid, please let us know and we'll delete it.
If something in this policy doesn't sit right with you, or you've got questions about how we handle your information, just reach out. We're approachable people.
Contact us at:
Email: info@jadequintharic.info
Phone: (604) 555-8829
Mail: 1247 Granville Street, Suite 301, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5
If you think we've mishandled your personal information and you're not satisfied with our response, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376
Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Thanks for taking the time to read through this. We know it's not exactly riveting stuff, but transparency matters to us.
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