Privacy Policy (Last Updated 3/31/2026)

 Anchor Educational Consulting LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.anchoriep.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) and the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form, email, or other fields on the Website. We do not collect any personal information automatically beyond standard website usage data, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

Types of information you may provide:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Consultation-related information: Details about your inquiry, including any information about children (under age 18) that you, as a parent or guardian, voluntarily submit when seeking a consultation.
• Any other information you choose to include in messages or forms

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Any information about minors must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian, who represents that they have authority to do so.

Sensitive Information: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it in a consultation request and it is necessary to respond to your request. We limit processing to what is reasonably necessary.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

• Your consent
• The  need to respond to your inquiries or provide requested services
• Compliance  with legal obligations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was provided, including:

• Responding to inquiries
• Providing  consultations or services
• Sending communications related to your request or services
• You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

We follow data minimization principles consistent with MODPA.

4. Data Retention: 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Service Providers and Third Parties

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our Website and communications, including:

• Google Workspace (for email and communication services)
• GoDaddy (for website hosting and functionality)

These providers process data only as necessary to provide services and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate safeguards.

• We do not sell your personal information. We share personal information with these service providers only as necessary for them to provide services, under contracts requiring confidentiality and compliance with applicable privacy laws.  

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and performance analysis.

• Essential cookies are required for the Website to function
• Optional cookies (such as analytics) are used only if you consent

 You can accept or decline non-essential cookies through the cookie banner or adjust your browser settings at any time.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or click ‘Decline’ on the cookie pop-up when entering the site, should you wish to decline individual, third party, and anonymous aggregated tracking. If you decline optional cookies, only cookies necessary for core website functionality will be used. Optional cookies, including third-party analytics, are only enabled with your consent. One must opt-in or it is not collected to ensure your privacy.

7. Email Communications and Unsubscribing

If you provide your email address, we may contact you regarding your inquiry or services.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails
• Contacting us at contact@anchoriep.com

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information, including secure storage. Use of Google Workspace with a BAA provides additional safeguards for email communications and storage involving potentially sensitive information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will provide notification as required by applicable law, including the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

9. Your Rights Under Maryland Law (MODPA)

Maryland residents have rights including access, correction, deletion, and to obtain a copy of their personal data. To exercise these rights, email contact@anchoriep.com. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes (generally within 45 days) and will not discriminate for exercising rights.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Any information about minors must be provided by a parent or guardian.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected improperly, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. 

12. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal protections.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us: If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: 

Anchor Educational Consulting LLC

Email: contact@anchoriep.com 

Phone: 240-437-4077