Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 29, 2026
Hive Architects Inc. (“Hive Architects,” “Hive,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with www.hivearchitects.com (the “Website”).
The Website is primarily informational and provides information about Hive Architects’ practice, projects, services, people, professional activities, publications, and related news. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may provide information to us when you contact Hive Architects through the Website or otherwise communicate with us. This may include:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Company or organization
Information included in your inquiry or message
Other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies and analytics tools. This may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address or related network information
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Pages viewed and Website interactions
Date and time of visits
Referring website or source
Approximate geographic location
Session and navigation information
We use this information primarily to understand Website usage, maintain Website functionality, improve the Website, and monitor its performance and security.
2. Google Analytics
Hive Architects uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors use our Website.
GA4 uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about Website interactions, such as pages viewed, approximate geographic location, browser and device information, session activity, and how visitors navigate the Website. This information helps us understand Website traffic and improve the content, functionality, and performance of the Website.
Hive Architects uses GA4 solely for website analytics and measurement. We do not use Google Analytics for Google Ads, remarketing, behavioral advertising, or advertising personalization.
We do not intentionally send names, email addresses, telephone numbers, or other directly identifying information to Google Analytics.
Google may process information collected through GA4 in accordance with its own privacy policies and terms. Google prohibits customers from sending personally identifiable information to Google Analytics and provides controls relating to data collection, retention, and advertising features.
For more information about Google Analytics and its privacy controls, please refer to Google's applicable privacy and analytics documentation.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for Website functionality and Google Analytics measurement.
Cookies are small data files stored on or associated with your device that can help websites recognize a browser and understand how the Website is being used.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality or limit the information available through Google Analytics.
Hive Architects does not use cookies for behavioral advertising or remarketing.
4. How We Use Information
Hive Architects may use information collected through the Website to:
Respond to inquiries and requests
Communicate with prospective or existing clients
Provide information about our architectural and interior architecture services
Understand how visitors use the Website
Improve Website content, functionality, and performance
Maintain Website security and integrity
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Protect the rights, property, and legitimate business interests of Hive Architects
Hive Architects does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
5. How We Share Information
Hive Architects may share information with third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate and maintain the Website or provide related services. These providers may include companies that provide Website hosting, communications, technology, security, or analytics services.
For example, Google may process Website usage information on Hive Architects' behalf through Google Analytics.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Hive Architects, our clients, Website visitors, or others
Investigate security incidents, fraud, or other unlawful activity
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
Hive Architects does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
6. Information You Submit Through the Website
Information submitted through the Website may be retained as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you, maintain business records, and provide or evaluate professional services.
Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, financial, security-sensitive, or other highly sensitive information through a general Website inquiry unless Hive Architects specifically requests it.
Submitting an inquiry through the Website does not create an architect-client relationship. An architect-client relationship is established only through a separate written agreement between Hive Architects and the client.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, publications, professional organizations, or other websites.
Hive Architects does not control the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Your use of those websites is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
8. Data Security
Hive Architects takes reasonable measures appropriate to the nature of the information we maintain to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through the Website.
9. Data Retention
Hive Architects retains information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business and professional records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and protecting our rights.
Information processed through Google Analytics is retained according to the applicable settings for Hive Architects' Google Analytics property.
10. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed toward children under 13, and Hive Architects does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us through the Website, please contact us so that we can review and address the matter.
11. Florida Privacy Law
The Florida Digital Bill of Rights is contained in Part V of Chapter 501, Florida Statutes. The statute applies only to persons meeting the requirements specified by the law, including its definition of a covered “controller,” and contains various exemptions and limitations.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to waive, limit, or exclude any rights or obligations that may apply to Hive Architects or Website visitors under applicable Florida law or other applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hive Architects may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, applicable technology, or legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Hive Architects' privacy practices, please contact:
Hive Architects Inc.
1570 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 110
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 951-6191
jkelly@hivearchitects.com
Florida Architecture License No. AA-26003245