Privacy Policy for Chitra Architecture Studio
Last Updated: August 27, 2025
Welcome to Chitra Architecture Studio (the “Studio”), a professional service of the Chitra Holistic International Trust for Research and Advancement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in connection with our architectural design services and website.
By engaging with our services or using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from our clients and users:
- Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, provided during initial consultation or project engagement.
- Project-Specific Data: Information related to your architectural project, including project location, site plans, design preferences, budget details, and personal or professional requirements.
- Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails, meeting notes, and project-related documents.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and other technical information collected automatically through our website to improve our online presence and security.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Architectural Services: To manage your project, develop design concepts, create architectural plans, and communicate with you throughout the design and construction process.
- To Fulfill Legal and Contractual Obligations: To prepare contracts, invoices, and other legal documents, and to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- To Communicate with You: To provide project updates, respond to your inquiries, and send you important information related to your project.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze project outcomes and client feedback, allowing us to enhance our design processes and service offerings.
- For Marketing and Promotion: With your explicit consent, we may use anonymized project details or high-level information to showcase our portfolio on our website or in marketing materials.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Third-Party Partners: We may share project-specific data with trusted third-party consultants, such as engineers, landscape architects, or contractors, to facilitate the successful completion of your project. These partners are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
- Legal Compliance: We will disclose your information where required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our team or the public.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your project data is stored on secure servers with restricted access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request to see the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and professional obligations to maintain project records.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@chitra.info