PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE
⚖️ Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 23 Aug 2025
SHAH CONSULTANTS provides architectural and allied design services in India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and secure your information when you use our website and contact us.1) What we collect
- Contact & business info: name, email, phone, company, project location, brief, files you upload (drawings, images, CAD/BIM/PDFs).
- Usage & technical data: IP address, device/browser, pages visited, referral, cookies/analytics.
- Communications: emails, web-forms, WhatsApp/chat messages, call notes.
- Optional sensitive data: only if you voluntarily share (e.g., billing details). We avoid collecting unnecessary sensitive data.
2) How we use data
- Respond to enquiries, proposals, and RFPs; schedule consultations/site visits.
- Evaluate project feasibility and create proposals.
- Improve site performance, prevent abuse, and run analytics.
- Send service updates or newsletters only with consent (opt-out anytime).
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
3) Legal basis & consent
We process personal data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Information Technology Act, 2000/IT Rules. Your continued use and form submissions indicate consent for necessary processing. You may withdraw consent for non-essential uses (like marketing) at any time.4) Cookies & analytics
We use cookies and standard analytics to understand site usage. You can control cookies via your browser; some features may degrade if disabled.5) Sharing
No sale of personal data. We share only with: hosting, email, analytics, cloud storage, CRM, appointment and payment processors—bound by confidentiality and data-protection commitments. Disclosures if required by law/regulators/courts.6) Cross-border storage
Your data may be processed on servers outside India by our service providers with reasonable safeguards and contractual protections.7) Retention
Keep data only as long as required for the purpose collected, contracts, accounting/tax, or legal obligations—then delete or anonymize.8) Your rights (DPDP)
Access a summary of your data; correct inaccuracies; erase data when no longer needed or on withdrawal of consent; grievance redressal through our contact below.9) Children
Our site is for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.10) Security
We follow reasonable security practices (access controls, encryption in transit, least-privilege). No system is 100% secure; please share only what’s necessary.11) Third-party links
External sites have their own privacy terms. Please review them separately.12) Using client project photos
We may request permission to use completed project photos/renders in our portfolio, social media, and proposals. We only publish such material with written client consent and remove identifying personal details unless agreed otherwise.13) Changes
We may update this Policy; changes appear with a new “Last Updated” date.14) Contact / Grievance
Email: info@shaharchitects.in Phone: +919411202381Postal: Shop No. 28, Upper Ground Floor, City Center Complex, Station Road, Tundla, U.P. – 283204.For Grievance Officer (DPDP) contact details, please visit official DPDP Website, https://dgp.gov.in .References informing this structure include DPDP explanations, Indian website policy norms, and AEC/architecture privacy pages.📜 Terms of Use (India – Architecture Services)
Last Updated: 23 Aug 20251) Agreement & eligibility
By using this website, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. You must be 18+ and legally capable of contracting under Indian law.2) Informational site—no professional advice
Website content (articles, case studies, drawings, images) is general information only and not project-specific advice. Architectural services commence only after a formal engagement/appointment letter. Do not rely on website content for design, safety, or statutory decisions.3) Intellectual property
All text, designs, drawings, photographs, renders, logos, and code are our or our licensors’ intellectual property. Personal, non-commercial viewing is permitted. No copying, reproduction, scraping, republication, training of AI models, or derivative use without prior written consent. Third-party content used here remains the property of respective owners; obtain their permission before reuse.4) Client materials you upload
You must own or have rights to any files you submit (drawings, photos, surveys). You grant us a limited license to use them to evaluate and propose services. Do not upload malware or unlawful content.5) Portfolio imagery & site photography
With your prior written permission, we may photograph completed works and publish images/renders for portfolio, award entries, and press—respecting confidentiality and any property restrictions. Some projects may require separate photographic permissions/NDAs.6) Acceptable use
Do not: (a) harm or disrupt the site; (b) attempt unauthorized access; (c) mine data at scale; (d) use bots to overload services; (e) infringe IP or privacy; (f) post unlawful/defamatory content.7) Third-party links & tools
Links are for convenience; we do not control or endorse external sites/services and are not responsible for their content or policies.8) No guarantees
The site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties as to accuracy, availability, or fitness. To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or business losses arising from site use. (Nothing excludes liability for fraud or personal injury caused by negligence.)9) Electronic records
These Terms are an electronic record under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and do not require physical signatures.10) Communication consent
By contacting us, you consent to us replying via email, phone, or WhatsApp/SMS regarding your enquiry or project. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.11) Modifications
We may change these Terms at any time. Continued use after posting means you accept the changes.12) Governing law & jurisdiction
Laws of India apply. Courts at [Your City, State] have exclusive jurisdiction.13) Contact
SHAH CONSULTANTS — City Center Complex, Tundla (Firozabad) • info@shaharchiyects.in • +919411202381
PRIVACY POLICY
⚖️ Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 23 Aug 2025SHAH CONSULTANTS provides architectural and allied design services in India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and secure your information when you use our website and contact us.1) What we collect
- Contact & business info: name, email, phone, company, project location, brief, files you upload (drawings, images, CAD/BIM/PDFs).
- Usage & technical data: IP address, device/browser, pages visited, referral, cookies/analytics.
- Communications: emails, web-forms, WhatsApp/chat messages, call notes.
- Optional sensitive data: only if you voluntarily share (e.g., billing details). We avoid collecting unnecessary sensitive data.
2) How we use data
- Respond to enquiries, proposals, and RFPs; schedule consultations/site visits.
- Evaluate project feasibility and create proposals.
- Improve site performance, prevent abuse, and run analytics.
- Send service updates or newsletters only with consent (opt-out anytime).
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
3) Legal basis & consent
We process personal data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Information Technology Act, 2000/IT Rules. Your continued use and form submissions indicate consent for necessary processing. You may withdraw consent for non-essential uses (like marketing) at any time.4) Cookies & analytics
We use cookies and standard analytics to understand site usage. You can control cookies via your browser; some features may degrade if disabled.5) Sharing
No sale of personal data. We share only with: hosting, email, analytics, cloud storage, CRM, appointment and payment processors—bound by confidentiality and data-protection commitments. Disclosures if required by law/regulators/courts.6) Cross-border storage
Your data may be processed on servers outside India by our service providers with reasonable safeguards and contractual protections.7) Retention
Keep data only as long as required for the purpose collected, contracts, accounting/tax, or legal obligations—then delete or anonymize.8) Your rights (DPDP)
Access a summary of your data; correct inaccuracies; erase data when no longer needed or on withdrawal of consent; grievance redressal through our contact below.9) Children
Our site is for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.10) Security
We follow reasonable security practices (access controls, encryption in transit, least-privilege). No system is 100% secure; please share only what’s necessary.11) Third-party links
External sites have their own privacy terms. Please review them separately.12) Using client project photos
We may request permission to use completed project photos/renders in our portfolio, social media, and proposals. We only publish such material with written client consent and remove identifying personal details unless agreed otherwise.13) Changes
We may update this Policy; changes appear with a new “Last Updated” date.14) Contact / Grievance
Email: info@shaharchitects.in Phone: +919411202381Postal: Shop No. 28, Upper Ground Floor, City Center Complex, Station Road, Tundla, U.P. – 283204.For Grievance Officer (DPDP) contact details, please visit official DPDP Website,