Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2024

Website Name: Architecture Gurukul, GOLN
Website: https://architecturegoln.com
Contact Email: admin@architecturegoln.com

1. Introduction

Architecture Gurukul, GOLN (“we”, “our”, “us”, or “the website”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with:

  • Google AdSense Policies
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU/EEA)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA – California, USA)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD – Brazil)
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA – USA)
  • EU ePrivacy Directive / Cookie Law
  • California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA – USA)
  • Facebook Pixel Terms
  • Google Analytics Data Processing Terms
  • Stripe & PayPal Payment Processing Standards

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all current and future information, services, and products provided by Architecture Gurukul, GOLN, both online and offline. If you access our services from outside the United States, the applicable laws of your jurisdiction may also apply alongside this policy.

 

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  1. Personal Information (PII):
  • Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and similar identifiers.
  1. Payment Information:
  • When making purchases, payment details are processed securely via Stripe or PayPal; we do not store credit card numbers.
  1. Technical Information:
  • IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, cookies, log data, and geolocation (if enabled).
  1. Usage Data:
  • Pages visited, time spent on the site, clicks, referral sources, and other analytics data via Google Analytics and similar tools.
  1. Marketing & Tracking Data:
  • Behavioural and conversion tracking via Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, and similar platforms.
  1. Special Category Data:
  • We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided and consented to by the user.
  1. Children’s Data:
  • In compliance with COPPA, we do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13.

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  1. Provide and improve our services and products.
  2. Process payments securely.
  3. Send service updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with consent).
  4. Conduct analytics to improve user experience.
  5. Display personalised ads in compliance with Google AdSense policies.
  6. Ensure site security and fraud prevention.
  7. Comply with legal obligations.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR, LGPD)

We process your personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent – When you opt in for marketing or cookies.
  • Contractual necessity – When you purchase or register for a service.
  • Legal obligations – Where required by law.
  • Legitimate interests – For analytics, fraud prevention, and website improvement.

 

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers (Google, Meta/Facebook, Stripe, PayPal, email marketing platforms).
  • Advertising Partners (Google AdSense, Google Ads).
  • Analytics Providers (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel).
  • Legal Authorities when required by law.

We do not sell your personal data for monetary gain.

 

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality.
  • Analytics and performance tracking.
  • Advertising personalisation.

Your Control: You can manage cookies via your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool in compliance with the EU Cookie Law and ePrivacy Directive.

 

8. Advertising and AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use the DART cookie to serve personalised ads.
Learn more: Google Advertising Policy

 

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

 

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR & LGPD:

  • Right to access, rectify, or erase your data.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to restrict or object to processing.
  • Right to withdraw consent.

Under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal data we collect.
  • Right to request deletion.
  • Right to opt-out of “sale” of personal data.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@architecturegoln.com.

 

11. Data Security

We use:

  • SSL/TLS encryption.
  • Restricted access controls.
  • Regular security audits.

However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

 

12. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored in the United States, Bangladesh, and other jurisdictions, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

 

13. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.

 

14. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our services are not directed to children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

 

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with the revised effective date.

 

16. Contact Information

Primary Address:
2450 Lakeside Parkway Suite 150 #1173
Flower Mound, TX 75022, USA

Bangladesh Office:
86 New Eskaton, Dhaka – 1000, Bangladesh

Email: admin@architecturegoln.com