Data Privacy & Protection Policy

Effective Date: February 17, 2026

Introduction

Anectotal LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect. This policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and safeguarding of data provided by our clients, employees, and independent contractors.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide professional consulting and staff augmentation services, including:

Contact Details: Name, email, and phone number.
Professional History: Resumes, work experience, and educational background.
Sensitive Personal Information: Social Security Numbers and financial account details required for tax compliance and payroll.

How We Use Information

Data is used solely for business operations, including managing consulting engagements, verifying professional qualifications, and facilitating payroll and tax filings.

Sharing with Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with trusted third-party service providers who perform essential business functions on our behalf. These categories of providers include:

Cloud Infrastructure & Collaboration Tools: For secure document storage and communication.
Human Resources & Payroll Processors: To manage tax compliance and professional compensation.
Payment Gateways: To facilitate secure financial transactions. All third-party providers are required to maintain industry-standard security protections and are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.

Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures, including:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enforced on all administrative and data-access accounts.
Encryption: Data is encrypted both at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols.
Access Management: Access to sensitive information is restricted to authorized personnel on a "need-to-know" basis.

Your Rights and Opt-Out

Individuals have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information. To exercise these rights or to opt-out of data collection practices, please submit a request through the "Contact" section of our website. We will respond to all verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and regulations.