Privacy Policy

01Who we are

Cadelon ("we", "our", "us") provides architecture, BIM and design mentoring services through cadelon.com and related programs. We act as the data controller for personal information collected through our website, consultations and mentoring sessions.

You can reach us at hello@cadelon.com or via the contact page for any privacy-related questions.

02Information we collect

Information you give us

• Consultation requests — name, email, career stage, the program you're interested in, and the message you write.
• Newsletter — your email address when you subscribe to The Cadelon Letter.
• Enrollment — billing details, your portfolio submissions, decision logs, and recorded justification videos created during your program.
• Mentor communications — messages, calls and feedback exchanged during your mentorship.

Information we collect automatically

• Basic device, browser and referral data through privacy-respecting analytics.
• Cookies necessary for the site to function (see section 5).

03How we use your information

• To respond to consultation requests and match you with the right mentor.
• To deliver the program you've enrolled in — assignments, feedback, scheduling and certification.
• To send program updates, reminders and (with consent) The Cadelon Letter.
• To improve our curriculum, mentor pairing and placement support based on aggregate outcomes.
• To meet our legal, accounting and tax obligations.

We do not sell your personal information. Ever.

04Who we share it with

We share personal information only with:

• Your assigned mentor — for the duration of your program, and only what is needed to mentor you.
• Hiring partners — only with your explicit permission, and only the portfolio materials you choose to share for placement.
• Service providers — payment processors, scheduling software, email delivery, and cloud hosting, each bound by their own data-protection terms.
• Authorities — when legally required, such as in response to a valid court order.

05Cookies and analytics

We use a minimal set of cookies for session handling and remembering your Tweaks preferences. Analytics cookies, where used, are configured to anonymise IP addresses and respect Do-Not-Track headers.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; the site will continue to function, though some preferences may not persist.

06How long we keep your data

• Consultation requests — 24 months from your last contact with us.
• Enrollment records and program deliverables — 7 years, to support placement references and reissuing certificates.
• Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe.
• Billing records — as required by law (typically 7 years).

07Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct or update inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Receive a portable copy of your data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@cadelon.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

08How we protect your data

We use TLS encryption in transit, access-controlled cloud storage, and review our access lists quarterly. Recorded videos and portfolio files are stored in encrypted buckets accessible only to your mentor and the Cadelon team.

No system is perfectly secure. If a breach affects your personal data, we will notify you and, where required, the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours.

09Children

Cadelon's programs are designed for adults entering or building careers in architecture and design. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be announced via email to registered users at least 14 days before they take effect.