Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide. When you submit our contact form or request a consultation, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details you include in your message.

Automatically Collected Data. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other standard analytics data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
• To improve and optimize our website content and user experience
• To communicate with you about our architecture and design services
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, form processing tools), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.

Essential Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, which pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information solely to improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction. You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion. You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@sotolarchitecture.com.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Our website is secured with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption, ensuring that data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at hello@sotolarchitecture.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.