Privacy Policy

We're pretty straightforward about how we handle your info - here's the complete breakdown

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Introduction

Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a real slog to read through. But here at Mythral Storm Architecture, we believe in keeping things transparent and honest. This document explains what info we gather when you interact with us, whether that's through our website, email, or when you're working with us on a project.

We're based in Vancouver, BC, and we follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, if you wanna get technical). We only collect what we actually need to provide our services and keep things running smoothly.

By using our website or services, you're agreeing to the terms laid out here. If something doesn't sit right with you, definitely reach out - we're happy to chat about it.

What Information We Collect

When you reach out or work with us, we'll typically collect:

  • Your name and how to get in touch (email, phone number)
  • Company name if you're representing a business
  • Project details and requirements you share with us
  • Property information relevant to architectural work
  • Billing and payment info for our services

We're not gonna ask for stuff we don't need. If something seems irrelevant to your project, feel free to question why we're asking.

Like pretty much every website these days, we collect some technical stuff automatically:

  • IP address and general location data
  • Browser type and device info
  • Pages you visit and how long you stick around
  • Where you came from (referral sources)
  • Date and time stamps of your visits

This helps us understand how people use the site and where we can make improvements. Nothing creepy, just basic analytics.

When we're working together on a project, we'll gather and store:

  • Architectural plans, drawings, and design documents
  • Site photos and measurements
  • Correspondence about the project
  • Meeting notes and decisions made
  • Contracts and legal documents

We keep this stuff for portfolio purposes (with your permission) and to meet professional requirements for record-keeping in our industry.

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

Obviously, we use your info to actually do the work you hired us for - designing buildings, managing projects, providing consultations, and all the architectural services we offer.

Communication

We'll use your contact details to respond to inquiries, send project updates, share relevant info about our services, and keep you in the loop about your project's progress.

Website Improvements

The technical data helps us figure out what's working and what's not on our site. We're always trying to make the experience better and fix anything that's broken or confusing.

Legal Compliance

Sometimes we're legally required to keep certain records or share info with authorities. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, we're obligated to comply with Canadian laws and regulations.

When We Share Your Information

We're not in the business of selling your data - that's not our thing. But there are a few situations where we might need to share info:

Service Providers

We work with other professionals and companies to deliver our services - engineers, contractors, software providers, payment processors. They only get access to what they need to do their specific job, and they're contractually bound to keep it confidential.

Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to hand over information (court orders, government requests, that sort of thing), we'll do so. We'll push back if we think a request is overreaching, but at the end of the day, we gotta follow the law.

With Your Permission

We might feature your project in our portfolio or marketing materials, but only if you've given us the green light. If you'd rather keep things private, that's totally cool - just let us know.

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that we sell the business or merge with another firm, your information would be part of that transfer. We'd make sure the new owners respect these same privacy commitments though.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yeah, we use cookies - not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. Here's what's happening behind the scenes:

Essential Cookies

These keep the site functioning properly. They remember your preferences and make sure everything works smoothly when you navigate around. Can't really turn these off without breaking stuff.

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the site - what pages are popular, where people get stuck, that kind of thing. The data's anonymized, so we're not tracking you personally.

Want to disable cookies? Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Just keep in mind that some parts of the site might not work as well if you do.

How We Protect Your Data

We take security seriously - can't afford not to in this day and age. Here's what we do to keep your information safe:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission (that's the little padlock in your browser)
  • Secure servers with regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls so only team members who need your info can see it
  • Regular backups stored securely
  • Staff training on privacy and security best practices

That said, nothing's 100% bulletproof online. We do our best, but if you're sharing something super sensitive, maybe give us a call instead of emailing.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some important rights when it comes to your personal info:

Access Your Data

You can ask to see what information we have about you. We'll provide it in a readable format, usually within 30 days.

Correct Mistakes

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Accuracy matters, especially for project work.

Delete Your Info

You can request deletion of your personal data. We'll honor it unless we're legally required to keep certain records.

Opt-Out

Don't want marketing emails? Unsubscribe anytime. We'll still need to contact you about active projects though.

How to exercise these rights: Just send us an email at info@mythralstorm.info or give us a call at (604) 555-0847. We'll verify your identity and get back to you promptly.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We don't hang onto your information forever - that'd be weird and unnecessary. Here's our general approach:

Type of Information Retention Period
Contact form inquiries (no project) 2 years after last contact
Project files and documents 7-10 years (professional requirements)
Financial records 7 years (tax purposes)
Marketing communications Until you unsubscribe
Website analytics 26 months (standard practice)

After these periods, we securely delete or anonymize the data. Some stuff we're legally required to keep longer - architectural firms have specific record-keeping obligations we can't wiggle out of.

Questions or Concerns?

Look, privacy policies can be confusing. If something here doesn't make sense, or if you've got concerns about how we're handling your information, we want to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Email:

info@mythralstorm.info

Phone:

(604) 555-0847

Mail:

Mythral Storm Architecture
1250 West Hastings Street, Suite 402
Vancouver, BC V6E 2M4
Canada

Updates to This Policy

We might update this privacy policy from time to time as our practices evolve or laws change. When we do, we'll update the date at the top and post the new version here. If there are major changes, we'll let active clients know directly. It's worth checking back occasionally if you're curious.