Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

The Arch Consulting ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. Data Collected

2.1 Analytics Data

We use analytics services to improve our website:

• Vercel Analytics: Anonymous navigation data (no cookies, GDPR compliant)
• Google Analytics (optional): Anonymized usage data
• Plausible (optional): Privacy-friendly analytics

2.2 Data You Provide

• Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Name and contact details (if you book a consultation)
• Project information (if you contact us)

2.3 Technical Data

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source

3. Cookie Usage

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function:

• cookie-consent: Stores your consent choice
• lang-preference: Saves your language preference

3.2 Analytics Cookies (with consent)

These cookies help us understand how you use our site:

• _ga: Google Analytics (if enabled)
• _gid: Google Analytics (if enabled)

3.3 Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

4. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@thearch.consulting

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all communications
• Restricted access to personal data
• Secure servers (Vercel, certified infrastructure)
• Regular security audits

6. Data Sharing

We never sell your data. We only share it with:

• Service providers: Vercel (hosting), Resend (emails), Cal.com (appointments)
• Legal obligations: If required by law

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for:

• Analytics data: 26 months maximum
• Newsletter emails: Until unsubscribe
• Contact data: 3 years after last contact

8. Third-Party Services

9. Contact

For any questions about this policy:

10. Changes

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a new update date.