Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and physical address when you contact us or submit a project inquiry.
• Project Information: Details about your property, budget, timeline, and requirements shared during consultations.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website (collected via cookies and analytics).
• Communication Records: Copies of correspondence, emails, and meeting notes related to your engagement with us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide architectural consulting services.
• Prepare proposals, designs, and project documentation tailored to your needs.
• Communicate project updates, timelines, and deliverables.
• Improve our website, services, and client experience.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations in Kenya.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Kenyan Data Protection Act)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit information via our contact forms.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a service agreement with you.
• Legitimate Interest: To manage our business operations and improve our services.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with Kenyan laws and professional regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., cloud hosting, email communication), under strict confidentiality agreements.
• With contractors, engineers, or consultants working on your project, with your prior knowledge and consent.
• If required by law, regulation, or legal process in Kenya.
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, where client information is part of the transferred assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Comply with our professional obligations under the Architects Registration Board of Kenya (ARBK).
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

Project-related documents may be retained for statutory periods as required by Kenyan construction and property laws.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS).
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security assessments and staff training on data protection.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.

8. Your Rights

Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. International Data Transfers

As a firm that may collaborate with international partners, your data may be transferred outside Kenya. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and are safeguarded by appropriate contractual measures.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: