GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Overview

This document explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation when processing personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area. While our primary operations are in Canada, we recognize and respect the data protection rights of all individuals who interact with our services.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you submit inquiry forms, you provide explicit consent for us to process your information to respond to your request.
• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to deliver architectural services you have engaged us to provide.
• Legitimate Interests: We maintain records for professional liability purposes and to provide continuity in heritage building documentation.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data along with information about how it is processed.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, subject to legal and professional record-keeping obligations.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You may request that we limit how we use your personal data in specific situations, such as while we verify the accuracy of disputed information.

Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format for transmission to another controller.

Right to Object

You may object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Data Protection Officer

For questions about GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected] with "GDPR Request" in the subject line. We will respond to verified requests within one month.

International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects individuals.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence if you believe our processing of your personal data violates GDPR.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities as required by GDPR.