Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Ankrah Studios LLC (“Ankrah Studios,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit ankrahstudios.com or interact with our services (the “Site” and “Services”).
Business Name: Ankrah Studios LLC
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Contact: contact@ankrahstudios.com
Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways: information you provide, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.
A. Information you provide
Depending on how you engage with us, you may provide:
- Name, email, phone number, company name, role/title
- Project details (goals, timeline, budget range, links, references, creative direction)
- Scheduling details (availability and booking information)
- Contractor application information (portfolio links, experience, rates, availability, and related info)
- Payment-related details (processed by our payment providers, not stored directly by us)
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, and referring pages
- Cookie and similar tracking data
C. Information from third parties
We may receive information from:
- Advertising and social platforms (such as Meta and LinkedIn) when you interact with our ads or lead forms
- Analytics providers
- Scheduling and CRM tools that support our operations
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Respond to inquiries, evaluate project fit, and communicate about services
- Provide proposals, scheduling, production services, and client support
- Process payments and maintain business records
- Improve our Site, forms, and service experience
- Send operational messages (project updates, scheduling, billing, service notices)
- Send marketing messages (such as newsletters or promotional updates)
- Measure performance of ads and remarketing campaigns
- Maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations
Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site and to support marketing.
Tools we may use include:
- Google Analytics (site usage analytics)
- Meta Pixel (ad measurement and remarketing)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag (ad measurement and remarketing)
These tools may collect information about your browsing activity over time and across websites. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.
Remarketing: We run remarketing campaigns, which means you may see our ads after visiting our Site.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate (CRM, email/SMS tools, scheduling, analytics, hosting, payment processing)
- Advertising partners for measurement and remarketing (for example, Meta and LinkedIn)
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) when needed
- Legal and safety needs if required to comply with law, enforce agreements, or protect rights and safety
Communications (Email and SMS)
If you provide your email or phone number, we may contact you about your inquiry, project, or services.
- Marketing emails: You can unsubscribe using the link in the email or by contacting us.
- SMS: Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out by replying STOP or by contacting us.
Note: If you share your contact information through platforms like LinkedIn or event networking, we may contact you for business-related outreach. You can always opt out.
Call Recording
We may record discovery calls or project calls for note-taking, quality, and internal reference. If you do not want a call recorded, let us know before the call begins.
Minors and Consent
Our services are designed for business use. In limited cases, our production work may involve minors (for example, certain community or organization projects). When minors are involved, we rely on appropriate consent and release forms from a parent, guardian, or authorized representative.
Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary for business operations, legal compliance, and legitimate business needs. We are not obligated to retain inquiry data, project files, or communications for any specific period unless required by law or agreed in writing.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of certain personal information. To make a request, email contact@ankrahstudios.com.
International Visitors
Our Site and Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you understand your information may be processed in the U.S.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions or requests: contact@ankrahstudios.com
