Privacy Policy

Introduction

Anacostia Maritime LLC ("Anacostia Maritime," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit anacostiamaritime.com (the "Site") or engage our services, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site and our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two primary contexts: when you visit our website, and when you engage Anacostia Maritime for services.

Information Collected Through the Website. When you visit anacostiamaritime.com, we may collect:

• Basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and the pages you visit
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (described below)
• Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, inquiries, or email correspondence
• Newsletter or mailing list sign-ups, if applicable

Information Collected During Service Engagements. If you engage Anacostia Maritime for maritime career consulting, credentialing assistance, or educational services, we may collect:

• Maritime credentials and documents (MMC pages, ratings, endorsements)
• Identification documents (TWIC, U.S. Passport, Driver's License, USCG Medical Certificate)
• Work history, education records, and professional background
• Contact information including name, email, phone, and mailing address
• Any other documents or information you voluntarily provide in support of services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver the services you engaged us to perform
• To communicate with you about your engagement, including scheduling, deliverables, and follow-up
• To provide ongoing support and continuity for your maritime career needs
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the Site
• To improve our services and Site functionality
• To maintain business records as required by applicable law
• To comply with tax, audit, regulatory, or other legal obligations

3. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Third-Party Services

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We may use:

• Essential cookies required for the Site to function
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site
• Functional cookies that remember your preferences

Third-Party Services We Use. To operate the Site and deliver services, we rely on the following third-party providers, each of which has its own privacy practices:

• Google Analytics 4 — for website usage analytics. See section below.
• Google Workspace (Google LLC) — for business email (info@anacostiamaritime.com), calendar, and document storage.
• Web3Forms — for processing contact form submissions on this Site. When you submit our contact form, the information you provide is transmitted via Web3Forms and forwarded to our business email.
• Namecheap — for domain registration and website hosting.

Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as IP addresses (which may be anonymized), browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This information is processed by Google and used to generate aggregate reports about Site activity. For more information about Google's data practices, see Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Do Not Track Signals. Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that lets you communicate your privacy preference. There is currently no industry consensus on how to interpret DNT signals, so we do not respond to them at this time. We will update this policy if standards evolve.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Anacostia Maritime maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect your information.

Storage. Documents and information are retained securely in Anacostia Maritime business records. Access is limited to Alfred-Jamal Watson, Manager, and to authorized professional agents (such as our accountant or attorney) where necessary for legitimate business operations or compliance with applicable law.

Security. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take reasonable steps to safeguard information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include limited access controls, secure storage practices, and confidentiality obligations imposed on any authorized agents.

5. Retention

We retain client documents and engagement records for the duration of the business relationship and for a period thereafter as required for business records, tax compliance (typically up to seven years), and our ability to support follow-on services. Records may be retained longer where required by federal or state law.

Website visitor information collected through cookies or analytics is retained for the period set by the relevant tracking technology, typically not exceeding two years.

6. Third-Party Disclosure

Anacostia Maritime LLC does not sell, share, or disclose client documents or personal information to third parties without your written consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Where disclosure is required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process
• To professional agents acting in Anacostia Maritime's legitimate business interest under confidentiality obligations (for example, our accountant for tax preparation, or our attorney for legal advice)
• To service providers who help us operate the Site or deliver services, subject to confidentiality agreements
• In connection with a business sale, merger, or reorganization, subject to continuing privacy protections

We do not sell personal information to advertisers, marketers, or data brokers.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our retention obligations for business records, tax, audit, and regulatory compliance
• Opt out of marketing communications (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent for the use of your information, where consent is the legal basis for processing

To exercise these rights, direct requests in writing to:

We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe consistent with applicable law.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected about you
• The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• The right to access your personal information
• The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. Anacostia Maritime LLC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at info@anacostiamaritime.com with the subject line "California Privacy Rights Request." We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Marketing Communications

We do not currently send unsolicited marketing emails. If we begin offering an email newsletter or other marketing communications in the future, we will obtain your consent before adding you to any mailing list, and every communication will include a clear unsubscribe option. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the message or by emailing info@anacostiamaritime.com.

You will continue to receive transactional communications related to active service engagements regardless of any marketing opt-out.

10. International Data Transfers

Anacostia Maritime is based in the United States. If you access the Site or engage our services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer and processing.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services and Site are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information should contact us at info@anacostiamaritime.com.

12. Change of Control

If Anacostia Maritime LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or transition of ownership, your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity as part of that transaction. We will notify affected individuals through the Site or by direct notice where required by law, and any successor entity will be bound by the protections described in this Privacy Policy unless and until materially modified with notice.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by direct notice where appropriate. Your continued use of the Site or our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our information practices may be directed to: