Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: September 01, 2025

1. Introduction
Architectural Artist Alvaro Alvarez (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.alvaroaalvarez.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information, and cookies and similar technologies, in connection with your use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. This policy applies to any domains or redirects properly linked to the "Site".

2. Who We Are
Business Name: Architectural Artist Alvaro Alvarez
Legal Name: Alvaro Andres Alvarez
Location: San Ysidro, California, United States

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address (if you provide it, e.g. via a contact form or newsletter sign‑up).

  • Technical / Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring / exit pages, date/time stamps, and similar analytics data.

  • Communications: information you send to us such as through contact forms, comments, emails.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: see Section 5 below.

We collect information:

  • Directly from you when you provide it (e.g. contact form).

  • Automatically as you navigate the Site (via cookies, logs, analytics).

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, messages, or requests.

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and its features.

  • To analyze usage and trends to improve website performance, content, and user experience.

  • To send you updates or promotional materials if you opt in (e.g. newsletters).

  • To comply with legal obligations.

We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without obtaining your consent (where required by law).

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us recognize your browser and remember certain information. We may also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

  • Types of cookies we use:

    • Strictly necessary cookies: essential for basic operation of the Site (e.g. maintaining sessions).

    • Performance / analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use the Site, which pages are visited, error logs, etc.

    • Functional cookies: to remember choices you make (e.g. preferences).

    • Advertising / targeting cookies (if applicable): to deliver content or ads that may be relevant to you.

  • Your choices: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or to notify you when a cookie is set. Note: blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

6. Sharing & Disclosure

We will not share or sell your personal information except as follows:

  • With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery), and who are contractually bound to protect your data.

  • When required by law (e.g. to comply with a subpoena, or other legal process).

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property or safety of others.

7. Your Rights (for California Residents & Others as Applicable)

If you are a resident of California, the following rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell. California DOJ+1

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. California DOJ+1

  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information. California DOJ+1

  • The right to limit the use or sharing of “sensitive personal information.” California DOJ+1

  • The right to opt‑out of the sale or sharing of personal information. If we sell or share personal info, we will provide you with a clear and conspicuous “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link. California DOJ

  • The right to non‑discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. California DOJ+1

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see Section 9).

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, or your personal information, you may contact:

Alvaro Andres Alvarez
Architectural Artist Alvaro Alvarez
Email: info@alvaro-alvarez.com
Address: Please email info@alvaro-alvarez.com for address information. 
Phone: Please email info@alvaro-alvarez.com for phone information. 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on the Site and update the “Effective Date” above. If we make material changes, we will provide additional notice (e.g. via email or banner).