Introduction The Architectural Nerd, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users . This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and use our website, www.thearchitecturalnerd.com, in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules notified thereunder. By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website. 1. Information We Collect A. Personal Data We may collect the following types of personal data from you: Name Email address Phone number Postal address Payment details (where applicable) This information may be collected when you: Register on our website Subscribe to our services or newsletters Fill out forms or provide information through our contact features Make purchases or payments B. Non-Personal Data We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, such as: IP address Browser type Operating system Referring URLs Browsing patterns and session statistics This data helps us enhance your user experience and improve our website functionality. 2. Use of Your Information We use your personal information for the following purposes: To provide and maintain our services To process your transactions and manage your account To improve our website's functionality and user experience To communicate with you about your account, updates, or promotional offers To fulfill legal obligations, including responding to government or regulatory requests We may also use your non-personal information for analytical purposes, to understand website performance and user behavior. 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. These cookies help us: Recognize you on your return visits Personalize content and advertising based on your preferences Analyze website performance and trends You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of our website. 4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except under the following conditions: With your consent: We may share your data with third parties when you explicitly approve the disclosure. Service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors or partners who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing services to you. These parties are required to keep your information confidential. Legal compliance: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, government requests, or to enforce our terms and policies. Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. 5. Data Security We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In case of any data breach, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 6. Data Retention We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. 7. Your Rights Under Indian law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data: Right to access: You can request details of the personal information we hold about you. Right to correction: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information. Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent to our collection and processing of your data at any time. Right to deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. To exercise these rights, please contact us at thearchitecturalnerd@gmail.com. 8. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies. 9. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates via email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. 10. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at: The Architectural Nerd B5/89 Paschim Vihar New Delhi-110063 thearchitecturalnerd@gmail.com +91 9319885329 Legal Compliance and References: Information Technology Act, 2000: This law governs privacy and security of data in India. Your website should comply with sections related to data protection and user privacy. Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011: These rules govern the handling and protection of sensitive personal data or information (SPDI) in India. Emerging Personal Data Protection Bill: India is moving towards implementing new data protection regulations. While this bill has not yet been fully enacted, your policy should remain flexible to comply with future updates.