Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Scott Hughes Architects (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website scotthughesarchitects.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Information We Collect

Contact Form Submissions. When you reach out to us through the contact form on our website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about your project or question.

Phone and Email Communications. If you contact us by phone or email, we may retain records of that communication, including your contact details and the substance of the conversation, in order to follow up and provide our services.

Analytics Data. We use website analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, including which pages are visited, how visitors arrive at our site, and general usage patterns. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URL. We use this data in aggregate to improve our website and do not use it to identify or target individual visitors. Our analytics provider may set cookies on your browser to collect this information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form or by phone, to communicate with you about potential or ongoing projects, and to analyze website traffic and improve our site. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Below is a summary of the types of cookies and tracking technologies we use or may use.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal information and are not used for marketing purposes.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or Umami to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymous data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, and referring URL. This information is used in aggregate to help us improve the website and is not used to identify individual visitors.

Session Recording and Usability Tools

We may use session recording and usability tools such as Hotjar or Microsoft Clarity to better understand how visitors use our website. These tools may record anonymized data such as mouse movements, clicks, scrolling behavior, and page interactions. Sensitive information entered into forms (such as passwords or payment details) is automatically excluded from recordings. This data helps us identify usability issues and improve the browsing experience.

Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising platforms such as Google Ads to promote our services on third-party websites. If we run advertising campaigns, cookies may be set on your device to measure the effectiveness of those campaigns and to help us reach people who have previously visited our website. We do not allow third parties to place advertising banners or sponsored content on our website.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo. When you view a page containing embedded video or other media, these third-party services may set their own cookies and collect data about your interaction with that content. We do not control the cookies or tracking technologies used by these services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings accessible via the cookie icon on our website, or by using the panel below. Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings — you can choose to block or delete cookies at any time.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following categories of third-party services in connection with our website. Each service operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them:

• Analytics: Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager, Umami
• Usability: Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity
• Advertising: Google Ads
• Embedded content: YouTube, Vimeo

We do not control how third-party services handle your data. Not all services listed above may be active on our website at any given time. If we introduce new third-party services, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and communication records for as long as needed to fulfill your request and maintain our business relationship. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and is not linked to individual identities. If you would like us to delete your personal information, you can contact us using the details below.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws.

California Residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you may have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

Residents of Other States. Several other U.S. states, including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Texas, have enacted privacy laws that may provide you with similar rights, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of targeted advertising. We do not engage in targeted advertising or sell personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can reach us at: