Website Privacy Policy

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BGK Architects (“BGK,” “we,” “us,” “our”) operates https://www.bgkarchitects.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit the Site. By using the Site, you acknowledge you have read this Privacy Policy.

1) No sale of personal information.

BGK does not sell personal information. We also do not share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising (commonly referred to as “targeted advertising”).

2) Information we collect

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Site, including:

IP address (generally used to deliver content and for security purposes)
Device and browser type, operating system
Pages viewed and general usage activity
Approximate location inferred from IP address

At this time, the Site does not actively collect personal information via contact forms, accounts, payments, or newsletter signups. If you contact us by email or other direct means, we will receive the information you choose to share.

3) How we use information

We use information to:

Operate and maintain the Site
Improve performance, reliability, and user experience
Protect the Site from spam, abuse, and security threats
Understand how the Site is used in aggregate (see “Analytics,” if enabled)

4) Cookies and similar technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies that support essential functionality and help with performance and security. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.

5) Embedded video and third-party services

The Site includes embedded content and links to third-party sites such as YouTube and/or Vimeo videos. A link does not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility of that site, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. If you interact with embedded content, the third-party provider may collect information directly including via cookies or similar technologies) in accordance with its own privacy policy. In addition, we use third-party service providers to host and operate the Site and manage Site content including Cloudflare (Site host) and Sanity.io (CMS). These providers may process limited technical data (such as IP address and device/request information) to deliver, secure, and improve the Site. BGK does not control the data practices of third-party providers, and their processing is governed by their respective privacy policies.

6) Analytics (if enabled)

BGK may use web analytics (such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4)) to understand Site usage and improve content and performance. If enabled, analytics tools may collect information such as pages viewed, time on page, general device/browser data, and approximate location.
You can limit tracking via browser settings, browser extensions, or available opt-out mechanisms provided by the analytics vendor.

7) Data retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to operate and secure the Site, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes (if any). Usage data collected for security and performance is typically retained for a limited period.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

10) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

11) Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

BGK Architects
Website: https://www.bgkarchitects.com/
Email: info@bgkarchitects.com