PRIVACY POLICY
Anders Consulting Group
Effective Date: 01/01/2020
1. Introduction
Anders Consulting Group respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, request our services, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with Anders Consulting Group.Our services include business structuring and formation, social media marketing, keynote speaking, NIL strategy and athlete brand development, and educational resources, including The Business of The Athlete curriculum and The Dynamics of Recruiting and NIL.Because our services may involve business owners, marketing clients, event organizers, athletes, and families, we strive to handle personal information responsibly and transparently.By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy, subject to any rights or consent requirements under applicable law.
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our website and services.
A. Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:Complete a contact form or submit an inquiry.Request a consultation or information about our services.Purchase or enter into an agreement for services.Register for a speaking engagement, workshop, or educational program.Request business formation or filing assistance.Participate in NIL strategy or athlete brand development services.Subscribe to communications or request updates.Communicate with us by email, telephone, or other channels.Depending on the service, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, business name, professional information, billing information, and the contents of your communications.For business formation services, we may receive business names, ownership details, formation documents, identification information, or other information required to assist with an authorized filing.For social media marketing, we may receive business profiles, audience information, marketing materials, account access information, and campaign performance data necessary to provide the agreed services.For NIL and athlete brand development, we may receive an athlete’s name, age or age range, sport, school or athletic affiliation, public profile information, brand preferences, social media information, and other information relevant to the services requested.Please provide only information reasonably necessary for your request. Do not submit passwords, Social Security numbers, financial account credentials, or other highly sensitive information through an ordinary website contact form.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website platform or related technologies, depending on how the site is configured.This information may include:Internet Protocol (IP) address.Browser type and device information.Operating system.Pages visited and links clicked.Approximate location inferred from technical information.Date, time, and duration of website visits.Referring website or general traffic information.We may use this information to understand website usage, maintain security, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the visitor experience.
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website platform or third-party services may use cookies, pixels, tags, or similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, measure traffic, or evaluate marketing performance.The technologies used will depend on the tools enabled on our website.Where required by law, we will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent before using nonessential cookies or tracking technologies.You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings or any cookie preference tool available on our website. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
D. Information From Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties when necessary to provide our services. These sources may include website hosting providers, scheduling tools, payment processors, social media platforms, business filing services, analytics providers, or clients who provide information on behalf of another authorized individual.We handle third-party information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:Providing Services: To deliver consulting, business formation assistance, marketing services, speaking engagements, NIL strategy, and educational programs.Responding to Inquiries: To answer questions, schedule consultations, provide service information, and communicate with prospective clients.Processing Transactions: To process payments, manage invoices, administer purchases, and maintain business records.Business Formation and Filing: To prepare or assist with authorized business formation submissions and communicate with relevant filing services or government agencies when necessary.Marketing and Audience Development: To evaluate target audiences, develop marketing strategies, manage authorized campaigns, and assess relevant performance information.Athlete Brand Development: To provide NIL education, support personal brand development, and assist with agreed athlete-related services.Communications: To send service updates, administrative notices, requested information, and marketing communications where permitted by law.Website Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website, improve its functionality, and develop our services.Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our website, clients, business operations, and service providers from unauthorized activity or misuse.Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, enforce agreements, and protect our legal rights.We will use personal information for purposes consistent with the reason it was collected, as permitted by law.
4. How We Share Information
We do not disclose personal information indiscriminately. However, certain services require sharing information with authorized third parties.We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We may share information with companies that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email communications, scheduling, payment processing, document management, analytics, and technology support.These providers should receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services and must handle it in accordance with applicable contractual and legal requirements.
B. Business Formation and Filing Services
When you authorize us to assist with a business filing, we may share the necessary information with relevant government agencies, state filing offices, registered agent providers, or other service providers involved in the process.Information submitted to a government agency may become publicly accessible under that agency’s records policies and applicable law.We cannot guarantee that information submitted to a government agency will remain confidential.
C. Social Media and Marketing Platforms
When providing authorized marketing services, we may share or process information through relevant platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, advertising services, and analytics tools.These platforms operate under their own privacy policies and terms. Their collection and use of information may be outside our control.
D. Authorized Business Partners
We may share information with third parties when necessary to deliver a service you have requested or when you have authorized the disclosure.For example, an agreed NIL-related service may involve communicating with a prospective brand partner on an athlete’s behalf. We will handle such disclosures in accordance with the applicable service agreement, authorizations, and legal requirements.
E. Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal process, protect the rights and safety of individuals, investigate suspected fraud, or enforce our agreements.
F. Business Transfers
If Anders Consulting Group undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy requirements.
G. Selling Personal Information
[Confirm this statement before publishing.]Anders Consulting Group does not sell personal information for money. If we engage in activities that constitute a sale or targeted advertising under applicable privacy laws, we will provide any required disclosures, notices, and opt-out mechanisms.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.Depending on the information and service involved, safeguards may include access restrictions, secure service providers, account protections, and appropriate administrative procedures.However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured channels. Where sensitive documents are necessary for a service, we may direct you to an appropriate submission method.If a data breach occurs, we will provide notifications when and as required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and satisfying legal or regulatory obligations.Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, the services provided, applicable legal requirements, and the need to maintain accurate business records.When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will take appropriate steps to delete it, destroy it, or de-identify it, subject to applicable law and legitimate recordkeeping requirements.
7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.These rights may include:Requesting access to personal information we maintain about you.Requesting correction of inaccurate personal information.Requesting deletion of certain personal information.Requesting a copy of certain information in a portable format.Opting out of certain forms of targeted advertising, sale, or profiling where applicable.Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.Appealing a decision concerning a privacy request where required by law.These rights are subject to applicable legal requirements, exceptions, and verification procedures.To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity or authority before fulfilling your request.We will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights protected by applicable law.
Marketing Communications
You may opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages, where available.Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may continue to send necessary administrative or service-related messages.
8. Children’s Privacy and Minor Athletes
Anders Consulting Group recognizes the importance of protecting children’s personal information.Our services may involve middle school and high school athletes. When providing services to minors, we may need to collect limited information about the athlete to deliver the requested services.Where required by law, we will obtain appropriate parent or legal guardian consent before collecting, using, or disclosing a child’s personal information.We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 in a manner that violates the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If a website feature or service is directed to children under 13, we will implement the notices, consent procedures, and other safeguards required by applicable law.Parents and legal guardians may contact us to inquire about information collected about a child, request access where applicable, or request deletion where legally available.For athletes aged 13 and older who are still minors, we will follow applicable privacy laws and obtain any additional authorizations required for the services involved.We encourage parents and guardians to participate in discussions about online privacy, social media use, and the sharing of information related to an athlete’s personal brand.
9. NIL and Athlete Information
Our NIL strategy services may involve information about athletes’ public profiles, athletic participation, personal branding goals, audience development, and potential commercial partnerships.We use this information to provide the services requested and to support the athlete’s brand development objectives.We do not promise that information shared with us will remain confidential after it is disclosed to an authorized third party, such as a prospective sponsor, school representative, or platform, where that disclosure is part of the agreed service.Before sharing an athlete’s information or materials with a brand partner or other third party, we will obtain any authorization required by the applicable agreement and law.Parents or legal guardians may need to provide consent or authorization for services involving minors.Athletes and families should avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive information and should carefully review any permissions associated with social media accounts, promotional content, photographs, and partnership materials.
10. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment providers, business filing services, and other resources.We do not control the privacy practices of those third parties.When you visit another website or use an external service, its privacy policy and terms will govern its handling of your information.We encourage you to review third-party privacy policies before submitting personal information or using their services.
11. Do Not Track and Advertising Preferences
Some browsers offer settings or signals intended to communicate preferences regarding tracking and targeted advertising.Our response to these signals depends on the technologies used on our website and the requirements of applicable law.Where required, we will recognize and honor applicable opt-out preference signals and provide mechanisms for exercising relevant privacy rights.You may also manage advertising preferences through the applicable platform or service provider.
12. U.S. State Privacy Laws
Depending on the nature of our business, the information we process, and applicable legal thresholds, certain state privacy laws may provide additional rights to individuals.These laws may include requirements concerning privacy notices, access and deletion requests, data minimization, sensitive information, targeted advertising, and the sharing or sale of personal information.We will comply with the privacy laws applicable to our business and the individuals whose information we process.The availability of particular rights may depend on your state of residence and the circumstances of the processing.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website technologies, business practices, or legal requirements.When changes are made, we will post the revised policy on our website and update the Effective Date.Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing changes that require it.We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise an applicable privacy right, or have concerns about the handling of your personal information, please contact us.
Anders Consulting Group
Website: www.andersconsultinggroup.com
Privacy Contact: info@andersconsultinggroup.com
Phone: 832.791.9433
Mailing Address: 4830 Wilson Road Suite 156, Humble, TX 77396
We appreciate the trust you place in Anders Consulting Group and are committed to handling personal information responsibly while supporting your business, marketing, speaking, and athlete development goals.