AMB Architects values the privacy of personal information. We are committed to collecting, using, and disclosing personal information responsibly and only to the extent necessary for the services we provide.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information about our clients, employees, contractors, and suppliers, as well as the general public, in order to provide architectural services and to manage and develop our business. We strive to obtain consent before collecting any personal information. However, in cases where obtaining consent is not possible, we will, upon request, remove any personal information from our records.

With the exception of cookies (electronic markers identifying computers that have previously visited our website), we only collect personal information that a visitor provides on our website, and we only use that information for the purpose for which it has been provided. Cookies are solely used to assist visitors in navigating our website and are not utilized for monitoring purposes.

AMB Architects takes precautions to ensure the security of personal information, including secure electronic and paper storage, staff training on our privacy policy and measures, and ensuring that external consultants and agencies provide appropriate privacy assurances.

Our Information Officer can be reached at: - Email: info@ambarch.ca

Personal Information is information about an identifiable individual and includes information that relates to their personal characteristics (e.g., gender, age, income, home address, or phone number, family status), health (e.g., disabilities affecting mobility), or activities and views (e.g., religion, politics, an opinion, or evaluation of an individual). Personal information is to be contrasted with business information (e.g., an individual's business address and telephone number), which is not protected by privacy legislation.

AMB Architects provides architectural services to a wide variety of clients. We work with several consultants and agencies that may have limited access to personal information in the course of their duties. These may include information technology consultants, office security and maintenance personnel, accountants, insurers, credit card companies, landlords, and lawyers. We restrict their access to any personal information we hold to the greatest extent possible. We also ensure that they adhere to appropriate privacy principles.

Similar to most architects, we collect, use, and disclose personal information about our clients to provide appropriate architectural services. The primary purpose of collecting personal information from our clients is to offer architectural services. In the case of individual clients, we collect information about their design criteria, intended uses, financial situation, and, for residential projects, family circumstances, enabling us to provide suitable advice.

A second primary purpose may involve collecting personal information from third parties (e.g., neighbors) regarding a client's architectural plans. This allows us to assess how the views of third parties may impact our client's architectural options.

A third primary purpose is to obtain home contact information to facilitate private or emergency communication with the client.

While it is rare for us to collect personal information without the client's express consent, certain circumstances may warrant such collection. For example, in urgent situations where the client is unavailable, or when we believe the client would provide consent if asked but obtaining consent is impractical (e.g., a family member knowledgeable about the project provides additional information).