ARQUITO ARCHITECTURE DESIGN MAGAZINE – Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

We are based in India and process digital personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and prior IT Act provisions.

Contact: info@arquito.com. A Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be appointed if required.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only non-sensitive personal data, including:

• Contact and profile details (e.g. name, email, postal address, phone number, job title, organization, profile photo).
• Account credentials (username/password).
• Usage information (e.g. IP address, browser/device info, timestamps via Google Analytics).
• Cookies and advertising-related data for Google Ads and user behavior tracking.
• Data voluntarily provided by minors (under 18 only with verified parental consent).

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your data to:

• Manage your account and content submissions.
• Send newsletters, updates, and editorial content.
• Analyze and improve website performance through Google Analytics.
• Serve targeted ads via Google Ads.

These purposes rest on consent, legitimate interest, or contractual necessity under Indian law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: Clear, informed, and revocable consent is obtained before processing your data.
• Contractual performance: Necessary for account features or content submission services.
• Legitimate interest: Improving our services and personalization strategies, provided your rights aren't compromised.

5. Third‑Party Sharing

We share data only with trusted service providers for service delivery:

• Google (for Analytics and Ads),
• Hosting providers,
• Payment processors (if applicable),
• Other providers essential to functionality.

We maintain agreements ensuring they protect your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for specified purposes:

• Active users' data survives until deletion or inactivity.
• Logs and analytics data are typically kept up to 12 months unless required longer by law.

We review retention policies periodically to ensure compliance and purpose limitation.

7. Security Measures

• Website hosted by a reputable provider with HTTPS encryption.
• Access controls, regular updates, and routine security reviews.
• Organizational measures to limit access and ensure consistent monitoring.

8. Children's Data

Our services are not aimed at children under 18. We only collect personal data from minors if voluntarily submitted alongside verified parental or guardian consent.

9. Rights of Data Principals

You may exercise the following rights at any time:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent (future processing will stop).
• Object to certain processing activities.
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India (once effective).

You may take these actions via your account settings or by emailing us at info@arquito.com

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools for analytics, site enhancement, and ad delivery.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, although this may limit functionality.

11. Cross‑Border Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside India (e.g. to international service providers), such transfers will occur only in compliance with DPDP Act rules and any future data-transfer guidelines.

12. Automated Decision‑Making & Profiling

We do not rely on automated decision-making for critical decisions. Advertising profiles may be generated using behavioral data, but you can opt out via cookie settings.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy as legal frameworks or operational practices evolve. The "Last updated" date will reflect changes. Significant updates may be emailed or notified on the website.

14. Contact Information