Privacy

Parkin Architects Limited, and any all wholly or partially owned subsidiaries, affiliates, or entities (“Parkin”) is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with PIPEDA and PIPA (BC). By using our Site or submitting information, you consent to the practices below.

1. WHAT THIS POLICY COVERS
   This Policy outlines how Parkin collects, uses, discloses, stores, and safeguards personal information, including information collected through:
   • The website
   • The Careers page and ATS systems
   • Email or phone communication
   • Client and professional engagements
   • Business partner interactions
2. CONSENT
   By providing personal information or using the Site, you consent to Parkin’s handling of your information for the purposes described here. You may withdraw consent subject to legal obligations.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
   • Information you provide:
     • Résumés, cover letters, portfolios
     • Contact details and communication records
     • Professional qualifications
     • Project-related information
     • Any voluntary submission
   • Information automatically collected:
     • IP addresses
     • Browser data
     • Site interaction analytics
     • Cookies
4. PURPOSES OF COLLECTION
   Parkin collects information for:
   • Recruitment and assessment of candidates
   • Client project delivery and administration
   • Legal and regulatory compliance
   • Communication and business operations
   • Fraud prevention and IT security
5. INFORMATION SHARING
   Parkin does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with:
   • Service providers (e.g., ATS, cloud hosting)
   • Background verification firms
   • Legal authorities where required
   • Consultants under confidentiality obligations
6. COOKIES & ANALYTICS
   Cookies may be used to track site usage, understand user behaviour, and improve functionality. Users may manage cookie preferences.
7. SECURITY
   Parkin employs administrative, physical, and technological safeguards including:
   • Secure encryption
   • Access controls
   • Confidentiality requirements
   • Secure disposal and retention systems
8. RETENTION
   Information is kept only as long as needed for the purposes collected or required by law, and securely destroyed afterward.
9. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS
   Some cloud or ATS providers may store data outside Canada. Parkin ensures equivalent privacy protections are in place.
10. ACCESS & CORRECTION RIGHTS
    You may request access to or correction of your information by contacting our Privacy Officer Eba Raposo Raposo@parkin.ca.
11. FRAUD WARNING
    Fraudulent communications impersonating Parkin may occur. Users should exercise caution and report suspicious interactions.
12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
    Parkin may update this Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on the Site.
13. CONTACT
    Eba Raposo
    Raposo@parkin.ca