Privacy Policy

Introduction

Stithi Architects (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at stithiarchitects.com or interact with us through our contact forms and enquiry submissions.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you submit enquiries, book consultations, or contact us through our website. This may include:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Project details and requirements you share with us
• Property location or site address
• Any other information you choose to provide in your message

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, government identification numbers, or health information through our website.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to your enquiries and consultation requests
• Communicating with you about potential or ongoing projects
• Providing you with information about our architectural and landscape design services
• Improving our website and services based on feedback
• Complying with legal obligations under applicable Indian law

Data Storage & Security

Your personal data is stored securely on AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud infrastructure located in the India region (Mumbai, ap-south-1). We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Access controls and authentication for backend systems
• Regular security reviews of our infrastructure
• Minimal data retention — we only keep data as long as necessary for the stated purposes

Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies to ensure basic functionality and improve your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential cookies — required for contact form functionality and session management
• Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve content and user experience

We do not use advertising, tracking, or marketing cookies. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only with:

• Service providers — such as our cloud hosting provider (AWS) and email service provider, who assist us in operating our website and communicating with you. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements — if required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to relevant authorities.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data from our systems
• Withdrawal of consent — withdraw your consent to data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.