Privacy Policy
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Baldwin O’Bryan Architects (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website at baldwinobryan.info (the “Site”), contact us, or engage our services.
We operate from Australia and handle personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where applicable, we also describe rights available to individuals in other regions (e.g., EU/UK GDPR, California CCPA/CPRA).
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Enquiries & consultations: name, email, phone, suburb/state, project details, and any files or drawings you send us.
- Careers: CV, portfolio links/files, work history, qualifications, references.
- Contracts & billing: postal address, company details, ABN, and transaction information processed via your chosen payment provider.
Information we collect automatically
- Analytics & usage: pages viewed, referrers, approximate location, device/browser type, and time on page (via Google Analytics).
- Cookies & similar technologies: small files used to keep the site reliable, remember preferences, and measure performance.
- Server logs & security: IP address, timestamps, and error diagnostics to prevent spam/abuse.
How We Use Personal Information
- Respond to enquiries, provide proposals, and deliver architecture services.
- Schedule meetings, manage projects, and coordinate with consultants or builders.
- Improve the Site’s performance and user experience, and maintain security.
- Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
- With your consent, send studio updates or recruitment communications (you can opt out anytime).
Legal Grounds We Rely On (GDPR/UK GDPR)
- Consent (e.g., marketing emails, optional cookies).
- Contract (to provide quotes and services you request).
- Legitimate interests (to run, secure, and improve our Site and services).
- Legal obligations (recordkeeping, tax, compliance).
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand site usage and improve content. You can control cookies in your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site security, session management, spam protection. | Session ID, load balancing, form protection. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Performance/Analytics | Measure traffic, popular pages, and improve content. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, etc.). | 24 hours – 2 years |
| Functional | Remember preferences (e.g., cookie banner choice). | Consent state, language/region. | Up to 1 year |
Note: Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo videos, Instagram). Those services may set their own cookies when you view the embed; please refer to their privacy policies.
When We Share Information
- Service providers: trusted vendors that help operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email), or help us deliver professional services (consultants, engineers, printers). They must protect personal information and use it only for our instructions.
- Legal & safety: if required by law, regulation, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganisation, subject to confidentiality safeguards.
We do not sell personal information.
International Transfers
We are based in Australia. Some providers (e.g., analytics, cloud services) may process data in other countries. We take steps to ensure transfers comply with applicable laws (e.g., appropriate contractual safeguards).
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. If you request deletion and we have no ongoing legal basis to retain it, we will securely delete or de-identify it.
Your Rights
Australia (APPs)
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you. Contact us using the details below.
EU/UK (GDPR)
- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection to processing.
- Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
- You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know, delete, correct, and to opt out of certain data sharing.
- We do not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information (HTTPS, access controls, least-privilege practices). No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; please contact us if you suspect unauthorised access to your information.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing those policies.
How to Contact Us
Baldwin O’Bryan Architects
Email: obryan@bigpond.net.au
Phone: +61 439 888 840
Contact page: baldwinobryan.info/contact-us
If you are in Australia and are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new date at the top of this page. Your use of the Site after changes become effective means you accept the revised policy.
Tip: you can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings (e.g., block third-party cookies) and opt out of Google Analytics via the link above.