Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Introduction

Look, we get it - nobody really wants to read through pages of legal jargon. But here's the deal: at NocturnForge Architects, we're pretty serious about keeping your information safe and being upfront about what we do with it.

This policy covers how we handle data when you visit our website, reach out for a consultation, or work with us on a project. We're based in Toronto, ON, Canada, so we follow Canadian privacy laws (specifically PIPEDA - the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).

Bottom line? We only collect what we need, we don't sell your info to anyone, and we take reasonable steps to keep it secure. If that changes, we'll let you know.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Give Us

When you contact us or request our services, we might collect:

  • Your name and company details (if applicable)
  • Email address and phone number
  • Project location and property information
  • Budget ranges and timeline expectations
  • Any specific requirements or preferences you share with us
Automatic Collection

Like most websites these days, we automatically gather some technical stuff:

  • IP addresses and browser types
  • Pages you visit and how long you hang around
  • Device information and operating system
  • Referring websites (where you came from)
  • General location data (city level, nothing creepy)

How We Use Your Data

We're not gonna beat around the bush here. Here's what we actually do with your information:

Project-Related Stuff

Responding to your inquiries, preparing proposals, managing ongoing projects, and keeping you updated on progress. Pretty straightforward.

Website Improvements

Figuring out which pages people actually look at, fixing bugs, and making the site work better. We're always tweaking things.

Communication

Sending you updates about your project, responding to questions, or occasionally sharing news about our work (only if you've said it's cool).

Legal Compliance

Meeting our professional obligations as architects, keeping records as required by law, and protecting ourselves (and you) if something goes sideways.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We're not in the business of selling your data. Period. But we do work with some third parties who help us run our operations:

Service Providers

Email hosting, cloud storage, project management tools, website analytics - the usual suspects. These folks have access to data only as needed to do their jobs, and they're bound by confidentiality agreements.

Project Consultants

Engineers, contractors, surveyors - when we're working on your project, we'll share relevant info with the team that needs it. That's just how architecture projects work.

Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to disclose information (court orders, regulatory requests, etc.), we'll comply. But we'll let you know unless we're prohibited from doing so.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yeah, we use cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. These are small files that help our website remember you and work properly.

Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies:

These keep the site functioning. You can't really opt out of these if you want the site to work.

Analytics Cookies:

Help us understand how people use the site - what's popular, what's not, where people get stuck. We use this to make improvements.

Preference Cookies:

Remember your settings and choices so you don't have to reset everything every time you visit.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just know that blocking certain cookies might make parts of the site less functional.

Data Security Measures

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but let's be real - no system is 100% bulletproof. Here's what we do:

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Encryption

SSL encryption for data transmission

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Secure Storage

Protected cloud servers with backup systems

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Access Control

Limited access to authorized personnel only

We keep your data for as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal requirements. When we don't need it anymore, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights & Choices

Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's the rundown:

Access Your Data

You can ask us what information we have about you. We'll provide it in a reasonable timeframe.

Correct Inaccuracies

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

Request Deletion

You can ask us to delete your information, subject to legal or contractual obligations we might have to keep certain records.

Withdraw Consent

If you've opted in to marketing communications, you can opt out anytime. There's an unsubscribe link in every email we send.

Lodge a Complaint

If you think we've mishandled your data, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at info@nocturnforge.info or give us a call.

Questions or Concerns?

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

Contact Information

NocturnForge Architects

1247 King Street West, Suite 302
Toronto, ON M6K 1G3
Canada

Phone: (416) 555-0847

Email: info@nocturnforge.info

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

We typically respond to privacy-related inquiries within 2-3 business days.

This privacy policy was last updated on October 21, 2025. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, and we'll notify you of significant changes.