Privacy Policy of 1838 Project x
1. Introduction
1838 Technical Building Consultancy Inc. (“1838”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website 1838.ca. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
1838 Technical Building Consultancy Inc. is a building consultancy company based in Central Alberta, Canada, providing services including technical drafting, building permits, building analysis, and construction project management.
For privacy inquiries, you may contact us at:
1838 Project X
Website: 1838.ca
Location: 115, 1925 18 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 7T8
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you submit an inquiry or contact form on 1838.ca, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Your company or project name
- Details about your project or service inquiry
This information is collected solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and providing you with a quote or consultation related to our services.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit 1838.ca, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data through Google Analytics 4 (GA4), including:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring website or search engine
- Session duration and navigation patterns
This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and user experience.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your service inquiries and provide quotes or consultations
- To communicate with you about your project or a potential engagement
- To analyze website traffic and improve the performance and content of 1838.ca
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
1838 does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. Your information is used strictly to respond to your inquiries and to improve our website experience.
6. Data Storage and Hosting
Your personal information and our website data are hosted on servers located in Canada. We take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information you provide remains within Canada and is protected in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
7. Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data about how visitors interact with our website. GA4 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather this information.
Google may process data collected through GA4 on servers outside of Canada. However, we have configured GA4 to anonymize IP addresses and we do not share any personally identifiable information with Google through this tool.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies primarily through Google Analytics 4. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you navigate our site.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies — please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
9. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may use trusted third-party tools (such as our website hosting provider or email platform) to operate our website and communicate with you. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through contact forms for as long as is necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain a reasonable record of communications, or as required by applicable law. If you would like your information deleted, please contact us and we will remove it from our active records.
Anonymized analytics data collected through GA4 is retained in accordance with Google’s data retention settings.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational retention requirements
- Withdraw consent to the use of your personal information at any time, where consent is the basis for processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 2. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
1838 Technical Building Consultancy Inc.
Website: 1838.ca
Location: Central Alberta, Canada