At ARCh, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit our website, explore our work or get in touch with us.

01 — WHO WE ARE

This website is operated by ARCh — Carmine Papa Architetti e Designers, an architecture and design practice based in the Netherlands.

• Website: carminepaparchitettiedesigners.com

• Data controller: ARCh - Carmine Papa Architetti e Designers

• Address: Generaal Berenschotlaan 211, 2283 JM, Rijswijk, The Netherlands

• Email: office@archemail.nl

02 — INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected, including your IP address, approximate geographical location, browser and device information, pages visited, referring websites and access times. When you contact us regarding a project, product or collaboration, we process the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and message. Where applicable, we may also process information necessary to prepare quotations, fulfil orders or provide our services.

03 — ANALYTICS & COOKIES

Our website is hosted by Squarespace and uses its analytics services, including Activity Log, to understand website traffic, identify technical issues, maintain website security and improve the presentation of our work. Information collected may include IP addresses, browser and device details, pages visited, referring websites and timestamps. Squarespace uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and provide analytics services. Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. Non-essential cookies requiring consent are restricted until you choose to accept them. You can accept, reject or manage optional cookies through our cookie settings. You may withdraw your consent at any time. For further information about the technologies used by Squarespace, please visit The Cookies Squarespace Uses.

04 — HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We process personal information only where there is an appropriate legal basis and for purposes connected to the operation of our website and professional activities. Depending on the purpose, these legal bases may include:

• Legitimate interests: maintaining website security, resolving technical issues and conducting proportionate website analysis, subject to applicable privacy requirements.

• Consent: using optional cookies and related technologies where consent is required.

• Contractual purposes: responding to requests for quotations, taking steps towards an agreement and fulfilling contractual obligations.

• Legal obligations: maintaining records and complying with applicable legal requirements.

We do not sell your personal information.

05 — DATA STORAGE & THIRD PARTIES

Our website is hosted and operated through Squarespace, a third-party website platform providing hosting, analytics and related technical services. ARCh can access individual visitor activity, including IP addresses and pages visited, through Squarespace Activity Log for up to seven days. After this period, these individual records are no longer accessible to ARCh through the Activity Log. Other website statistics may remain available for longer periods. The processing, storage and deletion of information within Squarespace's infrastructure are subject to its applicable data protection practices and policies. For further information about how Squarespace processes and retains data, please refer to the Squarespace Privacy Policy. Other service providers may process personal information where necessary to support our communications, products or services. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing. Where personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are used where required by law. For privacy requests relating to our website, please contact ARCh using the details provided above. Questions concerning Squarespace's independent data processing practices may also be directed to Squarespace. ARCh remains responsible for its own processing of personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

06 — YOUR RIGHTS

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the right to access, correct or erase your personal information, restrict or object to certain processing, and request data portability where applicable. Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal. For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us using the details provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). For further information about your rights or to submit a complaint, please visit Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

07 — UPDATES

We may update this policy to reflect changes to our website, services or applicable regulations. The latest version will always be available on this page.