Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 | Effective Date: November 22, 2025

ArchiDev Studio respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for our website, contact forms, and consulting services.

Contents

• 1. Introduction & Scope
• 2. What Information We Collect
• 3. How We Use Your Information
• 4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
• 5. How Long We Keep Your Information
• 6. How We Protect Your Information
• 7. Who We Share Your Information With
• 8. Your Rights & Choices
• 9. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• 10. Contact & Privacy Requests

1. Introduction & Scope

ArchiDev Studio is a professional architecture and planning firm based in San Diego, California. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Our website (archidevstudio.com)
• Contact form submissions
• Consultant inquiry requests
• Email communications
• Analytics and tracking

What This Policy Does NOT Cover: Third-party websites, services, or links from our site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before sharing information.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you of significant changes.

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us or request a consultation, we collect:

Contact Form Data

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message or inquiry details
• Project location and type (if applicable)

Consultant Request Information

• Company/organization name
• Role/title
• Specific service interest (ADU design, Complete Communities, other)
• Project scope and timeline
• Budget information (if provided)
• Site details (location, size, zoning questions)

Email Communications

• Subject line and message content
• Any attachments or files shared
• Email metadata (timestamp, reply history)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Website Analytics

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website and click patterns
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Approximate geographic location (city/region level)

Cookies & Tracking

• Session cookies (temporary, deleted when browser closes)
• Persistent cookies (remain on your device for analytics)
• Web beacons/tracking pixels (used to measure engagement)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from referral sources, colleagues, social media platforms, or public records (for verification purposes only).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for these specific purposes:

Service Delivery & Consultation

• Responding to your inquiries and messages
• Scheduling and conducting consultations
• Providing architecture design reviews and advice
• Creating project proposals and estimates
• Communicating about project status and updates

Communication & Support

• Sending requested documents or resources
• Answering questions about our services
• Providing customer support
• Notifying you of service changes or updates

Website Improvement

• Analyzing how visitors use our website
• Identifying popular pages and content
• Improving website navigation and design
• Identifying and fixing technical issues

Legal Compliance & Protection

• Complying with legal obligations
• Enforcing our terms of service
• Protecting against fraud or security threats
• Defending against legal claims

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Union or those with GDPR rights, we process your information based on:

Consent

When you submit a contact form or inquiry, you consent to us processing that information to respond to your request.

Legitimate Interest

We have a legitimate business interest in providing and improving our services, understanding website usage, protecting against fraud, responding to inquiries, and maintaining accurate business records.

Contractual Necessity

If you become a client, we process information necessary to provide architecture and consulting services under our engagement agreement.

Legal Obligation

We process information when required by law, regulation, or court order.

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

Contact Inquiries

Stored for 1 year unless you become a client. Archived for potential legal claims (up to 7 years per California law).

Consultant Requests

Active Project Files: Duration of engagement plus 3 years. Inactive Inquiries: 2 years, then deleted unless a legal hold applies.

Website Analytics

Google Analytics: 24 months (auto-deleted). Webflow Analytics: Continuous (aggregate only). Cookies: Session cookies deleted on browser close; persistent cookies expire after 12 months.

Email Communications

Kept as long as relationship is active. Archived for 7 years for legal/compliance purposes. Deleted upon request unless legally required to retain.

Client Files

Kept for minimum 7 years per California professional standards. Longer if project involves ongoing litigation. Deleted after retention period unless you request otherwise.

We will delete your personal information upon request, unless we're legally required to keep it, it's needed for legal proceedings, or you're a current/recent client (retained per professional standards).

6. How We Protect Your Information

Technical Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission between your browser and our website is encrypted
• Secure Hosting: Website hosted on Webflow's secure servers with industry-standard security
• Data Encryption: Sensitive information encrypted at rest and in transit
• Firewall Protection: Regular security monitoring and threat detection
• Secure Email: Business email uses industry-standard encryption and authentication

Administrative Safeguards

• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel access personal data
• Employee Training: Staff trained on data protection and privacy best practices
• Access Controls: Password-protected systems and multi-factor authentication
• Vendor Screening: Third-party vendors required to maintain security standards

Limitations

No security system is 100% impenetrable. We cannot guarantee protection against determined attackers. If a breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals within 30 days per CCPA requirements. Users are responsible for maintaining password security and account access.

7. Who We Share Your Information With

We DO Share Information With

Service Providers

• Webflow (website hosting and analytics platform)
• Email service providers (for communications)
• Cloud storage providers (for secure file storage)

These vendors are contractually bound to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

• Law enforcement (when required by court order, subpoena, or legal process)
• Government agencies (for regulatory compliance)
• Legal counsel (in case of litigation)

We DO NOT Share Information With

• ✗ Advertisers or marketing companies
• ✗ Data brokers or third-party aggregators
• ✗ Social media platforms (unless you grant permission)
• ✗ Competitors or other architects
• ✗ Real estate agents or developers (without your consent)
• ✗ Financial companies (for credit purposes)

8. Your Rights & Choices

You Have the Right To

• Access: Request what personal information we have about you
• Correction: Correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request we delete your information (subject to legal holds)
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Decline marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage or disable cookies via browser settings

How to Exercise Your Rights

Email: info@archidevstudio.com
Subject: "Privacy Rights Request"

Include your name, contact information, specific request type (access, deletion, correction, etc.), and details about what information you're requesting.

Response Timeline: We will respond within 30 days.

Cookie Management

To Disable Cookies in Your Browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Extension to prevent your data from being sent to Google Analytics.

9. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA.

CCPA Consumer Rights

Right to Know

You have the right to request what personal information we collect, use, and share.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of personal information we've collected (with specific exceptions for ongoing client relationships or legal holds).

Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of your personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

Per CCPA requirements, we collect:

• Identifiers (name, email, phone number, IP address)
• Commercial information (project details, service inquiries, budget information)
• Internet activity (pages visited, time on site, clicks, referring source)
• Device information (hardware model, browser type, operating system)
• Geolocation data (approximate location from IP address)

Do Not Sell My Personal Information Policy

How to Submit a CCPA Request

Email: info@archidevstudio.com
Subject: "CCPA Privacy Request"

Include the type of request (Know, Delete, Opt-Out, or Non-Discrimination), your full name, contact information, and details about what you're requesting.

Verification: We may verify your identity before responding to protect your privacy.

Response Time: Within 45 days (can be extended 45 more days if complex).

10. Contact & Privacy Requests

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Policy Updates & Your Acceptance

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top, email you if you've provided your email address, and post a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

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Last Updated: November 22, 2025