1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and business name when you contact us or submit a form
- Details about your business and challenges that you share with us
- Communications you have with us via email, phone, or our website
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on pages (via analytics tools)
- Device information and operating system
- Referring URLs and search terms used to find our website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide our consulting services
- Send you information about services you have requested
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized use of our services
3. Google Services & Data Compliance
🔵 Google Services We Use
Our website and business operations use the following Google services, which are governed by Google's policies:
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Calendar): For business operations and client communication. Data may be stored in Google's infrastructure.
- Google Forms / Google Sheets: To collect and store contact form submissions for lead management.
- Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website (anonymized data).
- reCAPTCHA: To protect our forms from spam and abuse.
By using our website and submitting forms, you acknowledge that data may be processed through Google's services, subject to:
You may manage or revoke Google service permissions at any time at myaccount.google.com/permissions.
Regarding Google OAuth Scopes: If Anchored Digital Services uses OAuth to access Google account data on your behalf (e.g., to connect your Google Calendar or Gmail as part of our automation services), we request only the minimum necessary permissions ("scopes") to deliver the specific service you have requested. We will always clearly disclose what scopes we are requesting and why before you authorize access. We do not use access to Google data for advertising purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Trusted third-party tools we use to operate our business (e.g., CRM platforms, email services) under confidentiality agreements
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as a business asset
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services to you, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: Doug@AnchoredDS.com
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: