Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23-05-2025

Architorium (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are an architectural practice based in the United Kingdom, providing architectural design and consultancy services to clients across residential, commercial, and public sectors.

Data Controller:
Architorium
3rd Floor, Ferguson House, 113 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, England, IG1 4PU
info@architorium.co.uk
Company Registration Number 07191365

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business address.
• Project Details: Property information, design preferences, planning documents.
• Professional Information: Job title, company name (for B2B clients).
• Financial Information: Bank details (for billing or payments).
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referral source, length of visit, and navigation (via cookies and analytics tools).
• Communication Records: Emails, meeting notes, and correspondence.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide architectural and consultancy services.
• To communicate with you about your project or enquiry.
• To manage contracts and billing.
• To meet legal and regulatory obligations.
• To improve our services and website experience.
• For marketing purposes, only with your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity – to fulfil our agreement with you.
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our business.
• Consent – where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Sub-consultants or contractors involved in your project.
• Professional service providers (e.g., accountants, IT providers).
• Regulatory authorities if required by law.
• Our website analytics and hosting providers (with appropriate data protection safeguards).

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily stored and processed in the UK. If any data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Typically, project-related information is kept for up to 6 years after project completion.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances).
• Object to processing or request restriction.
• Data portability (where applicable).
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@architorium.co.uk.

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website usage. For detailed information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you via email.

12. Contact Us

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

Architorium
3rd Floor, Ferguson House, 113 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, England, IG1 4PU
Email: info@architorium.co.uk

Telephone: 020 3362 4200