Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: January 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Glimmer Storm Quix Architecture ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website glimmerstormquix.info or engage with our architectural services.

At Glimmer Storm Quix Architecture, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data handling practices. This policy outlines our compliance with Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Our Commitment: We believe in transparency, security, and giving you control over your personal information. This policy reflects our dedication to responsible data stewardship.

PIPEDA Compliance

Glimmer Storm Quix Architecture is fully committed to compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Our privacy practices adhere to the following ten fair information principles:

1
Accountability

We are responsible for personal information under our control.

2
Identifying Purposes

We identify the purposes for which personal information is collected.

3
Consent

We obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your information.

4
Limiting Collection

We collect only information necessary for identified purposes.

5
Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention

We use personal information only for stated purposes and retain it only as long as necessary.

6
Accuracy

We keep personal information accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

7
Safeguards

We protect personal information with appropriate security safeguards.

8
Openness

We are transparent about our policies and practices.

9
Individual Access

You have the right to access your personal information.

10
Challenging Compliance

You can challenge our compliance with these principles.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our architectural services:

Personal Information You Provide
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Project Details: Property information, project requirements, design preferences
  • Business Information: Company name, professional title, business address
  • Communication Records: Correspondence via email, phone calls, or contact forms
  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details for service contracts
Information Automatically Collected
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring websites
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, language preferences
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Information from Third Parties
  • Professional Referrals: Information from partners, contractors, or professional networks
  • Public Records: Property records and publicly available business information
  • Analytics Services: Aggregated data from third-party analytics providers

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery
  • Provide architectural design services
  • Process project requests and consultations
  • Communicate about your projects
  • Deliver completed designs and documents
Communication
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Send project updates and notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Send newsletters (with consent)
Business Improvement
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Develop new architectural solutions
  • Conduct market research
Legal Compliance
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our terms and conditions
  • Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Maintain records for regulatory purposes
Consent-Based Marketing

We will only send you marketing communications if you have given us your express consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Data Protection & Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Technical Safeguards
Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and encrypted storage for sensitive information

Secure Servers

Canadian-based secure servers with regular security updates and patches

Access Controls

Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

Firewalls

Advanced firewall protection and intrusion detection systems

Organizational Safeguards
  • Regular staff training on privacy and data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements with all employees and contractors
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Incident response plan for data breaches
  • Designated Privacy Officer responsible for compliance
Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a real risk of significant harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required by PIPEDA.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance.

What Are Cookies?

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