Privacy Policy

Introduction

Kas Bordier ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit kasbordier.com (the "Website") or engage with our longevity architecture services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller

Kas Bordier is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you submit inquiries
• Project Details: Location, timeline, budget range, and project descriptions submitted through our Start a Project form
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact form or email correspondence
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Referral Data: The website or source that referred you to our site

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our Website, or by adjusting your browser settings to block certain types of cookies.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept non-essential cookies
• Contract: When processing is necessary to respond to your inquiries or provide requested services
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, security, and improving our services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal Obligation: When we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services
• Send you newsletters and updates about longevity architecture (with your consent)
• Improve our Website's functionality, performance, and user experience
• Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns to optimize content
• Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as a business asset
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this privacy policy, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission where applicable.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, secure hosting infrastructure, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact and project inquiry data is retained for the duration of our business relationship and up to 3 years thereafter for record-keeping purposes. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in anonymized form.

Your Rights

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

For All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Additional Rights for EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

• Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
• Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information, but you have the right to opt out if we ever do

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: