Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

VDC Point focuses on the practical application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for architecture, engineering, construction, and related project teams.

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in line with applicable data protection laws.

Throughout this Privacy Policy, "VDC Point," "we," "us," or "our" refers to VDC Point. "You" or "your" refers to any visitor, client, job applicant, or other person who accesses our website or contacts us. This policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us

We collect information that you choose to share with us when you use our website or contact us, such as:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and company name.
• Your job title or role and the type of project you are inquiring about.
• Details you include in contact forms, project inquiries, or quotation requests.
• Information you submit in employment applications, such as your resume, work history, and portfolio.
• The content of emails or messages you send to us.

Information collected automatically

When you browse our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate location.
• Browser type, device type, and operating system.
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
• Date and time of your visit.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through our website, and we ask that you do not submit it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• Respond to your questions, inquiries, and requests.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and service agreements.
• Provide, manage, and improve our BIM, VDC, and project-support services.
• Communicate with you about projects, services, and updates.
• Evaluate and respond to employment applications.
• Maintain, secure, and improve the performance and content of our website.
• Analyze website usage to understand how visitors use our services.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, the need to take steps at your request before entering into a contract, our legitimate business interests, or a legal obligation.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to make the website work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our pages.

The types of cookies we may use include:

• Essential cookies that are required for the website to function and stay secure.
• Analytics cookies that help us understand traffic and usage patterns.
• Preference cookies that remember your settings and choices.

Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website work.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: trusted vendors that help us operate our website, host data, send emails, or analyze website usage, and who are required to protect your information.
• Project partners: consultants or team members involved in delivering a service you have requested, where reasonably necessary.
• Legal reasons: when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of VDC Point, our clients, or others.
• Business changes: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will take reasonable steps to protect your information.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or tools. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and VDC Point is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before sharing personal information with it.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to respond to inquiries, deliver services, meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, and resolve disputes.

When personal information is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it in a secure manner.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include access controls and secure connections (HTTPS) where appropriate.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please avoid sending confidential or sensitive project files through general website forms.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing.
• Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your information in a portable format.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding, and we will reply within the time required by applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for businesses and professionals and are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

VDC Point works with clients and project teams across different countries. As a result, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than the one where you live, which may have different data protection laws.

Where required, we take appropriate steps to make sure your information remains protected when it is transferred.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have a concern about how your information is handled, you can contact VDC Point using the information below.