Revised Privacy Policy for HTDSTUDIO Arkitekter

Effective Date: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

HTDSTUDIO Arkitekter AB ("we," "us," or "our") is a Sweden-registered architecture and design firm (Org. Nr: 559360-0579). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other global privacy standards.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Data"):

  • Direct Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided via contact forms or project inquiries.

  • Professional Information: Company name, job title, and project-specific data or files shared with us.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (pages visited, duration) collected automatically via cookies.

  • AI Interaction Data: If you interact with any AI-driven tools on our site, we may process the prompts or data you provide to generate responses.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to newsletters or cookies.

  • Contract: To fulfill our obligations in an architectural or design contract.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with Swedish bookkeeping and tax laws.

  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our website and protect against security threats.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide architectural services and project updates.

  • Respond to inquiries and process applications.

  • Analyze website traffic to improve user experience.

  • Communicate marketing materials (only with explicit opt-in).

  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

As an international practice, your data may be stored or processed in Sweden (EU) or the United States. For transfers outside the EEA, we utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and ensure the recipient provides an equivalent level of data protection.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights:

  • Right to Know: You may request a list of the categories of personal information we have collected.

  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information.

  • Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Opt-Out: While we do not "sell" data, you have the right to opt-out of "sharing" data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising.

  • Limit Use of Sensitive Data: We do not collect "sensitive" personal data (e.g., SSNs, biometric data) unless strictly necessary for a contract.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for the website to function.

  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Project Data: For the duration of the project plus the statutory period for architectural liability.

  • Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent (unsubscribe).

  • Financial Records: 7 years as required by Swedish law.

9. Security

We implement high-level technical and organizational measures, including encryption (SSL) and restricted access protocols, to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.

10. Your Rights and Contact

Regardless of your location, you may request to access, update, or delete your data at any time.

Contact Information: HTDSTUDIO Arkitekter AB

Attn: Data Privacy Officer Email: info@htdstudio.net

Address: Box 1401, Eskilsgatan 77, 633 56 Eskilstuna, Sweden