Last updated: September 2026
AU Collaborative (“AU Collaborative”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect limited information such as:
– Your name, email address, phone number, organisation and other details you voluntarily provide through our contact or enquiry forms.
– Information contained in messages, project enquiries or other communications you send to us.
– Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited and approximate usage information.
– Information collected through cookies or similar technologies, where applicable.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website unless it is necessary for a specific purpose and provided by you voluntarily.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
– Respond to enquiries and communication requests.
– Discuss potential architectural, urban design, research, teaching or collaboration opportunities.
– Provide and improve our website and services.
– Understand general website usage and improve the experience for visitors.
– Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
– Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to those described above without an appropriate legal basis or, where required, your consent.
3. Sharing of Information
AU Collaborative does not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, analytics, email, forms, IT or other website-related functions. Such parties are expected to handle information only for the purposes for which it is provided and in accordance with applicable law.
We may also disclose information where required by law, legal process, or a lawful request from a competent authority.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to remember preferences, understand website traffic and improve website functionality.
Where third-party analytics, embedded content or other services are used, those services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended if certain cookies are disabled.
5. Project Images and Information
AU Collaborative’s website may display photographs, drawings, renders, plans, diagrams, research material and other information relating to architectural and urban design projects.
Project information may be displayed for professional, portfolio, research, educational and communication purposes. Where a project involves information belonging to a client, consultant or third party, we endeavour to respect applicable confidentiality and contractual obligations.
If you believe that material has been published on the website without appropriate permission or attribution, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, publications, social media platforms or other third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss.
However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or through the website.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate business requirements, or where retention is required by applicable law.
When information is no longer required, we may securely delete or anonymise it.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request information about personal data held by us, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion where applicable, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights or raise a privacy-related concern, please contact us using the details provided below.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not specifically directed towards children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for commercial purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or applicable laws.
Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
AU Collaborative
Email: aucollaborative@gmail.com
Website: https://aucollaborative.com/
This Privacy Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India, including applicable data-protection and information-technology laws and regulations.
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