Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sculpting Grounds ("we", "our", or "us") is a landscape architecture and design studio based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sculptinggrounds.in or contact us through our inquiry and career forms.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a project inquiry — name, email, phone number, and message
• Submit a job application — name, email, phone number, address, educational background, work experience, expected salary, proposed joining date, and resume

We do not collect any information automatically through cookies, analytics trackers, or third-party tracking tools beyond what is standard to website hosting (such as server logs).

3. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your project inquiry and explore potential collaborations
• To evaluate your job application and contact you regarding your candidacy
• To send you a callback if requested through our contact form

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or any purpose beyond direct communication related to your inquiry or application.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using the following services:

• Form submissions are processed via our secure backend and stored in our internal database
• Resumes and documents uploaded through our career form are stored securely on Amazon Web Services (AWS S3) with restricted access
• All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted connection)

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for commercial purposes. Your data is only accessible to Sculpting Grounds team members directly involved in reviewing your inquiry or application. We do not share your information with any external recruiters, marketing agencies, or data brokers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Project inquiry data is retained for up to 12 months. Job application data is retained for up to 6 months after the position is filled. After this period, your data is securely deleted. You may request earlier deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time for future communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at projects@sculptinggrounds.in.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as LinkedIn and Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information through our website, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.