Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.halchitect.com

This website serves as an official selection of the portfolio and presentation platform of
Halchitect ( H@L ) (Architecture, Design & Urban Research). Please note that this website displays
a
curated selection of our work; a more extensive and frequently updated selection of our recent projects and posts
can be found on our official social media channels, notably Facebook. All architectural designs, projects, images, articles, and
documentation presented on this site are the exclusive intellectual property of Halchitect, unless explicitly stated
otherwise.

2. Personal Data Collection

We respect the privacy of our visitors. Please note that visitors cannot create user accounts, submit public
comments, or upload media or files on this website.
Therefore, no personal profile data, user content,
or user-generated media is collected or stored through public input forms.

3. Audience Measurement & Analytics (Google Analytics & GTM)

To continuously improve the quality, navigation, and user experience of our website, we use audience measurement and
analytics tools, specifically Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (GTM).

These tools collect technical and behavioral information, such as:

  • The pages you visit and the time spent on each project;
  • Your general geographic origin and referring websites;
  • Technical details such as your web browser type, operating system, and device resolution;
  • Anonymized IP addresses to protect your identity.

The information collected by Google Analytics is used strictly for statistical analysis and internal performance
evaluation of our website.

4. Embedded Content & Social Media Channels

Articles and project descriptions on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, photos, social media
feeds, or interactive maps). Certain posts, news, or media highlights may be retrieved from or link to Halchitect’s
official social media channels (notably Facebook and Instagram), which feature
additional and more recent project updates.

Embedded content from third-party platforms behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor had visited the
third-party website directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional
third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, according to their respective privacy
policies.

5. Cookies Management

Our website uses cookies to ensure proper technical functionality and to perform audience analytics:

  • Technical Cookies: Necessary for smooth navigation, language preferences, and security
    sessions.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and GTM to track anonymous usage metrics.

You can choose to disable or block cookies at any time by configuring your web browser settings (Chrome, Firefox,
Safari, Edge). Blocking technical cookies may affect certain display features of the site.

6. Data Retention

Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained in accordance with standard regulations and configured
retention limits (up to 14 months) before automatic anonymization or deletion. We do not sell, trade, or transfer
any visitor data to third parties.

7. Your Data Rights (GDPR Compliance)

In accordance with applicable data protection laws (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), you
have the right to request information regarding any data collected during your visit, or to request the restriction
of analytics tracking.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us directly
via our official contact page or at: contact@halchitect.com.

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