Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 September 2025

Saaba Architects (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you engage with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal details: your name, email, phone number, address, and company details.

  • Project-related information: property addresses, drawings, specifications, and other information required to provide architectural services.

  • Business interactions: correspondence, proposals, contracts, or feedback you provide.

  • Website and digital data: IP address, browser type, and usage statistics collected automatically when you visit our website.

  • Marketing preferences: information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, events, or updates.

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We only collect personal information where it is necessary for our business purposes. This includes:

  • Providing and managing our architectural services.

  • Responding to enquiries and preparing proposals.

  • Communicating with you about projects, updates, and events.

  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and insurance obligations.

  • Improving our website and client experience.

3. How We Disclose Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Consultants, contractors, and service providers directly involved in delivering your project.

  • Third-party technology providers (such as website hosting, email, and cloud storage providers).

  • Regulators or legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Overseas Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., cloud storage or email platforms) may be located outside New Zealand. Where information is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected by comparable privacy standards.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to keep your personal information safe from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Information is stored securely on electronic systems with restricted access.

6. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Ask us to correct any information that is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy.

Requests can be made by contacting us (see section 8). We may need to verify your identity before releasing information.

7. Cookies & Website Use

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not function correctly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Saaba Architects
Email: studio@saaba.co.nz

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your concern, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:
Website: www.privacy.org.nz