Privacy Policy
Techne Design LLC
Effective Date: October 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Techne (“Techne,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information obtained through our website (the “Website”).
Techne is an architecture and building-envelope consulting practice based in New York City. Our Website provides information about our firm, professional services, experience, and projects, and offers visitors a means of contacting us.
By using our Website, you acknowledge the information practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information through the following means.
Information You Provide
When you contact us using our Website's contact form, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Your organization or company name, if provided
Your telephone number, if provided
Information contained in your message or inquiry
You may also provide personal information when communicating with us by email or other means.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting provider, Squarespace, and any enabled website analytics services.
This information may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and device information
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Referring websites
General geographic information derived from your IP address
Other information concerning Website usage and performance
This information helps support the operation, security, and performance of our Website.
3. How We Use Information
We may use the information collected through our Website to:
Respond to inquiries and requests for information
Communicate regarding potential professional engagements
Provide information about our services when requested
Maintain and improve our Website
Understand general Website usage and performance
Protect the security and integrity of our Website
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
Submitting an inquiry through our Website does not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications.
We do not use Website contact form submissions for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Disclosure of Information
Techne does not sell personal information collected through its Website.
We may disclose limited information to third parties when reasonably necessary for Website operation, business administration, or compliance with legal obligations.
Such parties may include:
Website hosting providers: Squarespace, which provides the platform and infrastructure for our Website.
Technology service providers: Providers that support our email, communications, information storage, and related business operations.
Professional advisers: Legal or other advisers where disclosure is reasonably necessary.
Governmental or regulatory authorities: When disclosure is required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, or security, or those of others.
Service providers may process information in accordance with their contractual obligations and applicable privacy laws.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our Website is hosted by Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Our Website may use:
Essential cookies: Necessary for Website operation, functionality, and security.
Analytics and performance cookies: Used, where enabled, to understand Website traffic and visitor interactions.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, the cookie preferences presented on our Website.
Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Additional information about Squarespace's data practices is available through its Privacy Policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining appropriate business records, and complying with legal obligations.
Information submitted through our contact form may be retained as part of our business correspondence.
When personal information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal, contractual, and recordkeeping requirements.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the information we maintain to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our Website is hosted by Squarespace, which maintains security measures for its platform.
Although we seek to protect personal information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We encourage visitors not to submit sensitive personal information, financial account information, or confidential project documentation through the Website's general contact form.
8. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us to request information about personal data you have provided through our Website, or to request that such information be corrected or deleted.
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law and our legitimate business and recordkeeping obligations.
Depending on your place of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights concerning your personal information.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, including those of project collaborators, professional organizations, or other external resources.
Techne is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they access.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Website is intended for a general professional audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our Website.
If we become aware that such information has been submitted, we will take appropriate steps to delete it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
11. International Visitors
Our Website may be accessed from locations outside the United States.
Information submitted through the Website may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where Techne's service providers operate.
Privacy and data protection laws in those jurisdictions may differ from those in your country of residence.
Where applicable law requires additional protections for international transfers or processing, we will comply with those requirements.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
Any revisions will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request concerning your personal information, please contact:
Techne Design LLC
New York, NY, United States
Email: privacy@techne.pro
Website: techne.pro