Privacy Policy

Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a snooze fest. But here's the thing: we actually care about your info. At Onyx Areth Quinthos Architects, we're not just designing sustainable buildings; we're committed to sustainable practices in everything we do, including how we treat your personal data.

This policy applies to anyone who visits our website, reaches out for consultations, or works with us on projects. We're based in Toronto, Ontario, and we follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA for those who care about acronyms).

By using our site or services, you're basically saying "yeah, I've read this and I'm cool with it." If you're not cool with it, well, we'd love to chat about your concerns.

We're gonna be real with you about what we collect:

We don't collect sensitive stuff like credit card numbers directly - that goes through secure payment processors if needed.

Here's what we do with your data (and why it matters):

• → Project Delivery
  Can't design your dream space without knowing who you are and what you want, right? This is the main event.
• → Communication
  Responding to inquiries, sending updates, scheduling consultations. The basics of not ghosting our clients.
• → Service Improvement
  Analyzing how people use our site helps us make it less annoying. We're constantly tweaking things.
• → Legal Compliance
  Sometimes we gotta keep records for regulatory reasons. Architecture's got rules, y'know.
• → Occasional Marketing
  We might send newsletters or project updates, but only if you've said it's cool. And you can opt out anytime - no hard feelings.

We're not selling your email to random companies. Period. But we do share info in specific situations:

All third parties we work with are vetted and required to maintain appropriate security standards.

Yeah, we use cookies - but not the chocolate chip kind (unfortunately).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, though some site features might get wonky.

We don't use cookies for targeted advertising - that's just not our style.

Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some solid rights. Here's what you can do:

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at info@onyxarethquinthos.info. We'll respond within 30 days.

We take security seriously - probably more than we should admit in casual conversation at parties. Here's what we do:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission (that's the little lock icon in your browser)
• Regular security audits and updates to our systems
• Restricted access - only team members who need your info can see it
• Secure cloud storage with reputable Canadian providers
• Employee training on data protection (yes, we actually make them sit through this stuff)

That said, no system is 100% hack-proof. We do our best, but if there's ever a breach, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what happened.

We don't hoard data forever. Here's our general approach:

If you specifically ask us to delete your info earlier, we'll do it unless there's a legal reason we can't.