Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12th April 2025
At Hothico, your privacy matters to us. We believe in being transparent about the limited data we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand the types of information we gather when you interact with our website, and the steps we take to ensure your information is protected.
Hothico is an architecture and construction firm offering design, planning, and turnkey execution services. Our website, www.hothico.co, serves as a digital portfolio to showcase our work, communicate our capabilities, and connect with potential clients, collaborators, and industry partners.
While we do not offer user registration, account-based features, or direct e-commerce transactions, we do provide contact and inquiry forms to facilitate professional communication. Additionally, we use Google Analytics to gain insights into how visitors use our site, which helps us improve functionality and user experience.
We are committed to handling any personal information you choose to share with care, confidentiality, and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with our website.
Who We Are
Hothico is a full-service architecture and construction firm specializing in innovative design, meticulous planning, and high-quality project execution. With a passion for functional aesthetics and sustainable development, we serve a diverse range of clients—including homeowners, developers, businesses, and institutional organizations.
Our website, functions as our official online portfolio and service showcase. It is designed to present our expertise, highlight completed and ongoing projects, and offer a platform for potential clients and partners to reach out for inquiries, collaborations, or consultations.
We do not offer account creation, user logins, or e-commerce features. Instead, the website’s core focus is to share our work, values, and architectural approach while making it easy for interested parties to get in touch through secure contact forms or direct communication.
As a professional service provider, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of any information shared with us, especially when it relates to project inquiries, professional collaborations, or vendor partnerships.
This Privacy Policy reflects our dedication to privacy and outlines the practices we follow to ensure your data is handled responsibly and securely.
What Information We Collect
At Hothico, we collect only the information necessary to operate our website effectively, respond to inquiries, and improve our services. We do not collect personal information without your knowledge, and we do not require users to create an account, sign in, or subscribe in order to access the content on our site.
We collect information in two primary ways:
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may voluntarily choose to share personal data with us through the forms available on our website. This typically occurs when you:
Fill out our Contact Form
Submit a Partnership or Collaboration Request
Reach out to us via email or phone using the contact information provided
The types of information you may voluntarily provide include:
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Company Name
Project Details or Messages
Preferred Collaboration Type (if submitting a partnership request)
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry, facilitate communication, and—if applicable—initiate a professional relationship.
2. Information Collected Automatically (via Google Analytics)
When you browse our website, certain non-personal information is collected automatically to help us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve the overall experience.
We use Google Analytics, which may collect the following:
Anonymized IP address
Browser type and version
Device type (e.g., desktop, mobile)
Operating system
Pages visited and duration on each page
Geographic region (approximate, not precise location)
Referring website or link (if applicable)
Google Analytics uses cookies to perform this function. All data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors. Furthermore, we have enabled IP anonymization to ensure your identity remains protected.
To learn more or opt out of tracking, you may visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Page.
We Do Not Collect:
- Financial or payment information
- Government-issued identification
Usernames, passwords, or login credentials
Sensitive personal information such as health data, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or bio-metric data
We only retain the information you choose to share with us for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
How We Use Your Information
At Hothico, we use the information we collect—both voluntarily provided and automatically gathered—for specific, limited purposes that help us operate effectively, respond professionally, and enhance your experience while visiting our website.
We are committed to only using your information in a manner that is fair, transparent, and respectful of your privacy.
1. To Respond to Inquiries and Partnership Requests
When you submit your details through our contact us or partnership inquiry forms, we use that information to:
Respond to your query or project discussion
Understand the nature of your interest or collaboration type
Follow up with relevant information or set up meetings
Maintain communication during ongoing interactions or service discussions
We never share your contact details with third parties for marketing or promotional use.
2. To Improve Our Website’s Functionality and User Experience
Using Google Analytics, we collect anonymized data that allows us to:
Understand how visitors engage with our website
Measure which content or service pages attract the most interest
Analyze usage patterns (e.g., peak visit times, bounce rates, device types)
Identify and resolve usability or navigation issues
Improve performance, content layout, and accessibility
This data is purely analytical in nature and does not contain personally identifiable information.
3. To Ensure Website Security and Performance
Basic technical data gathered during your visit helps us:
Monitor traffic and detect unusual activity
Prevent unauthorized access or misuse of our forms
Maintain the integrity and uptime of our digital infrastructure
We use secure web hosting and SSL encryption to protect the integrity of all data transmissions.
4. For Record-Keeping and Compliance
If you reach out to us with a business or project inquiry, we may retain your communication and submitted information for:
Internal documentation
Future reference (e.g., if a project resumes or continues later)
Legal or contractual compliance, if applicable
We retain such data only as long as necessary and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
We do not use your data for:
Advertising or remarketing purposes
Selling to third parties
Automated decision-making or profiling
Your trust is important to us, and we only use your information to serve your interests, improve our services, and communicate effectively when invited to do so.
Google Analytics
Our website, www.hothico.com, uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This enables us to enhance our content, improve site usability, and better serve our audience based on data-driven insights.
Google Analytics operates by placing small data files called cookies on your device (such as a computer or smartphone) to collect and report website traffic information in an aggregated, anonymous manner.
What Google Analytics Collects
The data gathered through Google Analytics includes:
Your device type, browser, and operating system
Your approximate geographic location (based on IP address, which we have anonymized)
The pages you visit on our site and the time spent on each
How you arrived on the site (e.g., through a search engine, direct visit, or referral)
General user behavior patterns such as scroll activity, bounce rates, and navigation flow
This data is non-personally identifiable and is used strictly for analytical purposes. We do not use Google Analytics to track individual users or link analytics data with personally identifiable information submitted via our forms.
IP Anonymization
To enhance your privacy, we have implemented IP anonymization in Google Analytics. This means that your full IP address is never stored or processed—only a portion of it is used to estimate your general region. This practice ensures that your identity remains anonymous while allowing us to gain basic geographic insights.
Data Sharing and Retention
The data collected by Google Analytics is stored on Google servers and governed by Google’s privacy policies.
We do not share our analytics data with any third parties.
We use the data solely for internal website performance reviews and service improvements.
Google may share data with third parties only when required by law or when third parties process data on Google’s behalf.
How You Can Control or Opt Out
If you do not wish to be tracked by Google Analytics, you have options:
You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptoutYou can adjust your browser’s cookie settings to restrict or block analytics cookies.
We value your privacy and use tools like Google Analytics responsibly to ensure our website continues to meet the needs and expectations of our visitors, without compromising your anonymity or personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. These files help websites function efficiently and provide insights into user behavior. At Hothico, we use a minimal and privacy-conscious approach to cookies. Our use of cookies is limited, transparent, and strictly focused on enhancing the user experience and website performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use only essential and analytics-related cookies on our website:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the site may not perform as expected.
Example: Cookies used by WordPress or Contact Form 7 to maintain form functionality or prevent spam.
2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our site. This helps us understand traffic sources, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through the website.
These cookies do not collect personal information and are used strictly for performance monitoring and improving the content structure.
Example: _ga, _gid, _gat – cookies set by Google Analytics to identify unique users, session durations, and request rates.
No Advertising or Third-Party Marketing Cookies
We do not use cookies for advertising, re-marketing, or personalized content.
We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our website.
Cookie Duration
Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser.
Others are persistent, remaining on your device for a set period (e.g., 24 hours to 2 years) unless you delete them manually.
Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have full control over the use of cookies. You can:
Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Disable analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Clear your browser cache or use private/incognito browsing to limit cookie retention
Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain features on the website.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to the limited use of cookies as described above. We maintain a strong commitment to respecting your privacy while using only the cookies necessary to support a smooth and informative user experience.
Data Security
At Hothico, we take the protection of your personal information seriously. Although our website does not require user accounts or handle sensitive transactions, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard any data you choose to share with us through contact forms or email communication.
We are committed to maintaining a secure environment that protects your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
1. Secure Communication
Our website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to ensure that any data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted and secure. You can verify this by looking for the padlock symbol in your browser’s address bar and the use of “https” in the URL.
2. Secure Hosting Environment
Hothico is hosted on a reliable and professionally managed web hosting platform that includes:
Regular server maintenance and security patching
Firewall protection and intrusion prevention systems
Malware scanning and mitigation
Access controls and login monitoring for admin interfaces
3. Access Restriction
Only authorized personnel have access to the minimal data we collect through forms. We limit access to this information to those who need it to respond to your inquiries or manage the website. All team members and collaborators are made aware of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your information.
4. No Storage of Sensitive Information
We do not collect or store any payment information, login credentials, or sensitive personal data through our website. The only data we store (temporarily) includes form submissions related to inquiries or partnership requests, and even this is managed with care and routinely reviewed or deleted once no longer needed.
5. Data Minimization and Regular Reviews
We practice data minimization—only collecting the information necessary to provide our services. We regularly review stored data to ensure it remains relevant and is securely deleted when no longer required.
6. Third-Party Tools and Compliance
While we use third-party services such as Google Analytics to monitor website performance, we ensure that these tools are implemented in a privacy-conscious way (such as IP anonymization) and are compliant with relevant data protection regulations.
Although no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we continually assess and improve our security measures to ensure the highest level of protection possible based on the nature of our website.
If you believe your interaction with our website has led to a security issue, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and take corrective action if needed.
Third-Party Links
The Hothico website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms that are not owned or operated by us. These links are provided solely for your convenience—for example, to showcase past collaborations, provide resources, or refer you to related service providers.
When you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to a website that operates under its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites. This includes:
How third-party sites collect, use, or share your data
The accuracy or reliability of the information they provide
Any cookies or tracking technologies they may use
Examples of third-party links you may encounter on our website include:
Project showcase links leading to client websites
Social media profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)
External articles or resources relevant to architecture and construction
Map integrations or design tools
These external links do not imply endorsement or partnership unless explicitly stated. Your interaction with third-party websites is governed entirely by their terms and conditions and privacy policies.
If you notice any broken or questionable links on our website, we welcome you to report them so we can review and, if necessary, remove them for your safety.
Your Data Rights
At Hothico, we respect your privacy and are committed to upholding your rights regarding your personal data. While our website collects minimal information—typically through voluntary contact form submissions—you still retain full control over that data. Below is a breakdown of your rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (where applicable) and other relevant data protection regulations.
1. Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we may hold about you. This includes any information you’ve submitted to us via our contact forms or email communication.
2. Right to Rectification
If you believe that the information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections or updates.
3. Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
You can ask us to delete your personal information at any time, especially if the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected or if you withdraw your consent. We will comply with such requests unless we are legally required to retain the information.
4. Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit the way we use your data, such as preventing us from processing it beyond storing it, in cases where you contest the accuracy or legality of our data processing.
5. Right to Data Portability
If applicable, you have the right to request that your data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This would allow you to reuse your data across different services if needed.
6. Right to Object
You have the right to object to our processing of your data, including in cases where we rely on legitimate interest (e.g., analytics). If you choose to opt out of data processing, we will cease any non-essential processing unless we have compelling legal grounds to continue.
7. Right to Withdraw Consent
If you have given us consent to process your information (e.g., through a contact form), you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Architect Hothi & Co, Opp Yes Bank, Dana Mandi Road, Nurmahal, Jalandhar, Punjab – 144039
We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days. Depending on the nature of your request, we may ask for additional verification to confirm your identity before processing it.
Please note that some rights may not apply in all circumstances and may be subject to legal exceptions.
Children’s Privacy
Hothico’s website, services, and content are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personal information from individuals in this age group.
If you are under 13 years of age, please do not use the contact forms or provide any personal information through our website. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s internet use and to help enforce this policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information online without permission.
In the event that we discover we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.
If you believe that a child under 13 may have submitted personal data to Hothico, please contact us promptly at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors, especially minors, and will take appropriate action to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable.
Changes to This Policy
Hothico reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or improvements to our website and services. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
When we make changes to this policy, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page to indicate when the most recent revisions were made. In the case of significant changes that may affect your rights or the way we handle your data, we may also notify you through prominent notices on our website.
Your continued use of the Hothico website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of those changes.
If you do not agree with the revised terms, we recommend that you discontinue using our website.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or future updates, please feel free to contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to maintaining transparency and ensuring your trust as you engage with Hothico online.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the way Hothico handles your personal information, we encourage you to reach out. Whether you are seeking more information about how your data is used, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to report a privacy concern, we are here to help.
You can contact us using the following methods:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Architect Hothi & Co, Opp Yes Bank, Dana Mandi Road, Nurmahal, Jalandhar, Punjab – 144039
Phone (optional): +91 98152 94461
We aim to respond to all inquiries promptly, typically within 5 to 10 business days. If your request involves exercising specific data rights (such as data access or deletion), we may ask for additional information to verify your identity and ensure the request is processed securely.
Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to maintaining transparent communication and responsible data practices.