Privacy Policy

We're pretty serious about keeping your info safe, just like we protect buildings from storms

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Introduction

Look, we get it - privacy policies can be as dry as old timber, but we'll try to keep this straightforward.

At Thunder Gale Odyssey Architecture, we've been designing storm-resistant buildings along Canada's coast since we opened our doors. We handle sensitive project details, site surveys, and client information daily. Your trust matters to us, so we're committed to protecting whatever you share with us through our website or during our work together.

This policy explains what info we collect, why we need it, and how we keep it locked down tighter than a hurricane shutter. If you're working with us on a coastal project or just browsing our portfolio, this applies to you.

What Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you reach out or hire us, we typically collect:

  • Your name, email, and phone number
  • Project address and property details
  • Budget ranges and timeline expectations
  • Business details if you're representing a company
  • Communication preferences
Technical Data

Our website collects some behind-the-scenes stuff:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages you visit and time spent
  • Device info and screen resolution
  • Referral sources (how you found us)
  • General location (city/province level, not creepy GPS stuff)
Project Information

If we're working together on a design, we'll handle architectural drawings, site surveys, engineering reports, permit documents, and other project-related materials. We treat these with the same care we'd give to our own blueprints - they're stored securely and only shared with folks who actually need to see them.

How We Use Your Information

We're not gonna sell your email to some spammy marketing list. Here's what we actually do with your info:

Communication

Responding to inquiries, sending project updates, and keeping you in the loop about your design work.

Service Delivery

Actually doing the architectural work you hired us for - designs, permits, consultations, all that good stuff.

Improvement

Making our website better and understanding what folks are looking for when they visit us.

Legal Stuff

Meeting our professional obligations, maintaining records, and complying with Canadian regulations.

Occasional Updates: We might send you updates about sustainable design trends or storm-resistant building techniques if you've shown interest. You can opt out anytime - no hard feelings.

Who We Share Data With

We keep things pretty close to the chest, but sometimes we need to share info with others to get the job done:

Engineers, contractors, and consultants we work with on your project. They only get what they need to do their part - structural engineers don't need your phone number, for example.

Building departments, permit offices, and regulatory bodies in BC when required for approvals. Can't build without permits, unfortunately.

Our website host, email service, cloud storage, and project management tools. They're all based in Canada or comply with Canadian privacy laws.

If we're legally required to (court orders, subpoenas, etc.), we'll comply. We'd let you know unless we're legally prevented from doing so.

What we DON'T do: Sell or rent your information to third parties. That's not our business model, and honestly, it's just sketchy.

Cookies & Tracking

Yeah, we use cookies - but not the chocolate chip kind. These are small files that help our website work better.

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Keep the site working, remember your preferences Session
Analytics Understand how people use our site, what pages are popular 2 years
Functional Remember settings like language or region 1 year

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site might not work as smoothly. Most browsers these days make it pretty easy to manage cookie preferences.

Security Measures

Just like we design buildings to withstand coastal storms, we've built our data security to weather digital threats. Here's what we do:

Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission

Secure Storage

Canadian-based servers with regular backups

Access Control

Limited team access, strong authentication

Real talk: No system is 100% secure. We do our best, but if you're sending super sensitive info, consider calling us directly at (604) 555-8947 or using encrypted email.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA and BC's privacy legislation), you've got rights. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of what personal info we've got on file. We'll send it over within 30 days.

Correct Information

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it.

Delete Your Data

Want us to remove your info? We'll do it, unless we're legally required to keep it (like for completed projects).

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime. There's an unsubscribe link in every email we send.

How to exercise these rights: Just shoot us an email at studio@thundergaleodyssey.info or give us a call. We'll verify your identity (gotta make sure we're talking to the right person) and then get you sorted.

Questions or Concerns?

Look, privacy policies can be confusing. If something doesn't make sense or you've got concerns about how we're handling your information, just reach out. We're real people who actually care about this stuff.

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