Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Fariqu, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our country house design and architectural services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request a consultation or quote for country house design services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
  • Fill out contact forms or inquiry requests
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms
  • Create an account on our website

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, postal address, project details, property information, budget preferences, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  1. Service Delivery: To provide architectural design services, prepare proposals, and communicate about your country house project
  2. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send project updates, and provide customer support
  3. Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional materials, and information about our services (with your consent)
  4. Website Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience
  5. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
  6. Business Operations: To maintain records, process payments, and manage client relationships

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants who assist in delivering our services
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption technology
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to personal information
  • Employee training on data protection practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Project-related information may be retained for professional liability purposes as required by law.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Fariqu

Address: 47 Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8AF

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 20 7831 9524

Thank you for trusting Fariqu with your country house design projects. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.