Privacy Policy

How we handle your information & why it matters

Last Updated: January 2024

Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a slog to read through. We've tried to keep this one straightforward and honest about what we do with your info. If something's unclear, just give us a call at (604) 555-0127.

What We Collect & Why

Basic Contact Details

When you reach out through our contact form or email us directly, we'll collect your name, email address, phone number, and whatever details you share about your project. Pretty standard stuff - we need this to actually respond to you and understand what you're looking for.

We're not gonna sell this to anyone or spam you with newsletters unless you specifically ask for updates.

Website Usage Data

Like most websites, we use cookies and analytics tools to see how people interact with our site. This includes things like which pages get visited, how long folks stick around, and what device you're using. It's anonymous data that helps us figure out if our website's actually useful or if we need to rethink things.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if that's not your thing, though some features might not work as smoothly.

Project Information

Once we start working together, we'll obviously collect more detailed info about your project - site plans, photos, budget considerations, design preferences, that sort of thing. This stays confidential and is only shared with team members who need it to get your project done right.

How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously, but let's be real - no system is 100% bulletproof. That said, here's what we do:

  • Encrypted connections: Our website uses SSL encryption (that little padlock in your browser)
  • Limited access: Only team members who actually need client info can access it
  • Secure storage: Digital files are stored on password-protected servers with regular backups
  • Physical security: Paper documents with sensitive info are locked up at our Vancouver office

Who We Share With (Spoiler: Not Many People)

Project Partners

Sometimes we need to loop in engineers, contractors, or consultants on your project. They'll only get the info they need to do their part, and they're bound by their own professional confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to disclose something - like a court order or regulatory request - we'll have to comply. But we'd notify you first unless we're legally prevented from doing so.

Your Rights & Choices

Your data, your rules. Here's what you can do:

Want to see what info we have about you? Just ask. We'll send you a copy within a reasonable timeframe - usually within 30 days or so.

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Simple as that.

Want us to delete your info? We can do that in most cases. Just note that we might need to keep some records for legal or accounting purposes (like tax documents), but we'll explain what and why.

Don't want to hear from us anymore? No hard feelings - just click unsubscribe on any email or let us know directly.

Cookies & Tracking

We use a few different types of cookies to keep things running smoothly:

Cookie Type What It Does Can You Disable It?
Essential Makes the website actually work - things like remembering you're logged in or keeping items in your inquiry form Not really - these are necessary
Analytics Helps us understand how people use the site so we can make it better Yep, through your browser settings
Performance Speeds things up by remembering your preferences Sure can

Third-Party Services

We use a handful of external services that might collect some data:

  • Google Maps - for showing our office location (you're literally looking at it below)
  • Google Analytics - for website statistics
  • Email service providers - for sending and receiving messages

These services have their own privacy policies, which we'd recommend checking out if you're curious about how they handle data.

International Data Transfers

We're based in Vancouver, Canada, and most of our data stays right here. However, some of the cloud services we use have servers in other countries. If your data ends up crossing borders, we make sure those services meet Canadian privacy standards.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy from time to time - usually when we add new services or if regulations change. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top and let active clients know if it's a significant change.

Questions or Concerns?

If you've got questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, we're here to chat. Seriously, don't hesitate to reach out.

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Address:
1420 West Georgia Street, Suite 850
Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z1