Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Look, We Get It

Nobody actually reads these things, right? But here's the deal - we're architects, not data miners. When you reach out to us or poke around our site, we're gonna handle your info the way we'd want ours handled. Simple as that.

This policy breaks down what we collect, why we need it, and what we do with it. No legal mumbo-jumbo, just straight talk from one person to another.

What Info We Actually Collect

When you fill out our contact form or shoot us an email, we're collecting the basics:

  • Your name (kinda need that to know who we're talking to)
  • Email address (so we can get back to you)
  • Phone number (if you're cool with us calling)
  • Project details you share with us
  • Any preferences or requirements you mention

Our website also grabs some technical stuff automatically - IP address, browser type, what pages you visit. Standard web stuff that helps us keep the site running smooth and figure out what content people actually care about.

Why We Need Your Info

We're not collecting this stuff for fun. Here's what we use it for:

Getting Back to You

Pretty obvious - if you reach out about a project, we need your contact info to respond. Can't design your dream space if we can't talk to you.

Project Management

Once we're working together, we keep your info on file to manage the project, send updates, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Making Our Site Better

Those analytics help us see what's working and what's not. If nobody's looking at our sustainability page, maybe we need to rethink how we're presenting it.

Legal Stuff

Sometimes we gotta keep records for contracts, permits, or other official business. Comes with the territory in architecture.

Who Gets to See Your Data

Short answer? Not many people. We don't sell your info - that's not our business model. But there are a few situations where we might share it:

  • Service providers: Like our email hosting company or cloud storage. They help us run the business but they're contractually bound to keep your info secure.
  • Professional partners: If your project needs structural engineers, environmental consultants, or other specialists, we'll share relevant details with them. But only what's necessary for the work.
  • Legal requirements: If the law says we gotta hand over information, we're not gonna break the law. But we'll let you know if this happens, unless we're legally prohibited from doing so.

That's it. We're not throwing your email on some marketing list or selling it to random companies. Promise.

Cookies & Tracking

Yeah, our site uses cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind (wish it was). These are small files that help the site remember you and work properly.

We use 'em for:

  • Keeping you logged in if we add a client portal
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Understanding how people use our site through analytics

Most browsers let you control cookies. You can block 'em entirely if you want, but some parts of the site might not work as smoothly.

How We Keep Your Info Safe

We take security seriously. Your data's stored on encrypted servers, we use secure connections (that's the little lock icon in your browser), and we limit who on our team can access client information.

But let's be real - no system's 100% hack-proof. We do our best to protect your info, but we can't guarantee absolute security. That's just the reality of the internet these days.

Your Rights (Yeah, You've Got 'Em)

Under Canadian privacy laws, you've got some control over your personal info:

Access: You can ask to see what data we've got on you.

Correction: If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it.

Deletion: Want us to delete your info? We can do that, as long as we don't need it for legal or contractual reasons.

Opt-out: Don't want marketing emails? Unsubscribe anytime. There's always a link at the bottom.

To exercise any of these rights, just email us at studio@xenothrealm.info or give us a ring at (416) 555-7842.

How Long We Keep Your Stuff

We don't hoard data forever. Here's the general timeline:

  • If you just inquired but didn't move forward - we'll keep your info for about a year, then delete it
  • Active project data - kept for the duration of the project plus 7 years (that's the standard in our industry for legal purposes)
  • Financial records - 7 years minimum (tax law requirement)
  • Website analytics - typically 26 months, then it gets anonymized

Third-Party Links

Our site might link to other websites - maybe a manufacturer's page for a cool sustainable material we used, or a consultant's portfolio. Once you click those links, you're on their turf and their privacy policies apply. We can't control what they do with your data, so check out their policies if you're concerned.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this privacy policy from time to time - new laws, new services, whatever. If we make any big changes, we'll post something noticeable on the site and update the "last updated" date at the top.

For major changes that affect how we use your data, we'll try to reach out directly if we've got your contact info.

Questions? Just Ask

Look, if anything in here's confusing or you've got questions about how we handle your data, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd rather explain things clearly than have you wondering.

Email: studio@xenothrealm.info

Phone: (416) 555-7842

Office: 1247 Queen Street West, Suite 302, Toronto, ON M6K 1L6