Effective Date: [4/10/2025]
At PAS Architects, accessible from https://pasarchitects.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://pasarchitects.com. PAS Architects is a California-based architectural practice focused on passive, adaptive, and sustainable design. For privacy concerns, you may contact us at: [Larryphong@pasarchitects.com].
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to check if you use the service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors may be able to extract this data.
Contact Forms
We collect the information you submit via our contact forms, including your name, email address, and message content. This data is retained for customer service purposes and is not used for marketing without your explicit consent.
Cookies
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data about you.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools to understand how our website is used. These tools may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with our site. Any analytics tracking complies with relevant privacy policies and legal standards.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your personal data except where required for essential services (e.g., spam detection, analytics, or password reset requests). Any third-party service providers used are vetted for privacy compliance.
How Long We Retain Your Data
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you or request that we delete any personal data we hold, excluding data we are required to retain for legal or administrative reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Some third-party services may process data outside of the EU, but we ensure they comply with GDPR-equivalent protections where applicable.
Contact Information
For any privacy-specific concerns, please contact: [Larryphong@pasarchitects.com].
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security practices including SSL encryption, regular software updates, and limited access controls. We continually review and improve our data security procedures.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have In Place
In the event of a data breach, we follow a strict protocol including internal audits, prompt notification of affected users, and steps to secure vulnerabilities.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
If applicable, we may receive information from design platforms, analytics providers, or social media plugins to enhance user experience.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do With User Data
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling with user data.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
PAS Architects complies with all applicable local and international data protection laws, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Please review this page periodically for changes.
