Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Cookie Policy, and Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: [01-01-2026]
Anderson Smith Group (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy, providing a transparent user experience, and ensuring our website is accessible to all visitors. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this document.
Anderson Smith Group aims to follow accessibility best practices and make our website usable for all visitors. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and certain elements may not yet be fully compliant. If you need help accessing information or experience accessibility difficulties, please contact us at contact@andersonsmithgroup.com. We will do our best to assist.
1. Who We Are
Anderson Smith Group
9000 Cotter St.
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Email: contact@andersonsmithgroup.com
We provide architectural and design services throughout the United States.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect personal information through our contact, newsletter, career, and project inquiry forms, including:
• Name
• Email
• Phone number
• Message or inquiry details
• Job application information and uploaded files
Information Collected Automatically
We collect technical data through analytics and cookies, including:
• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Referring website
• Interaction data
Tools include Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Hotjar, and related technologies.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
• Improve website performance
• Understand visitor behavior
• Support analytics
• Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies, but some site features may not function properly.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Evaluate job applicants
• Send newsletter communications
• Analyze and improve our website
• Support internal business operations
We do not sell or rent personal information.
5. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
Internal Personnel
Team members who need the information to perform their duties.
Vendors and Service Providers
Trusted third parties that help us operate our business, including:
• Website hosting providers
• WordPress and plugins
• Email and communication tools
• Analytics platforms
These vendors may only use data to perform services for us and must protect it appropriately.
We do not sell or disclose personal information to outside parties for advertising or resale.
6. Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as needed to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Evaluate job applications
• Comply with legal or administrative requirements
• Support business operations
Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
7. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You may request:
• Access to your data
• Correction
• Deletion
• Details about how your data is used
EU/EEA Visitors (GDPR)
You may request:
• Access
• Rectification
• Erasure
• Restriction
• Data portability
• Objection
To exercise rights, email: contact@andersonsmithgroup.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for adults and not for children under 13.
If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a minor, contact us so we can remove it.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Job Applicant Privacy
When you submit a job application, we may collect:
• Resume, portfolio, and uploaded materials
• Employment and education history
• Skills, qualifications, and other provided details
This information is used solely for hiring evaluation and internal HR processes.
We may retain applications for future opportunities unless you request deletion.
11. Terms of Use
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
• Use the site for unlawful activities
• Attempt to breach security
• Interfere with website performance
• Copy or misuse protected content
Intellectual Property
All content is owned by Anderson Smith Group.
You may not reproduce or distribute any content without written permission.
No Client Relationship Created
Use of this site does not create a client relationship.
Engagement begins only when a formal agreement is executed.
Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for third-party websites or their practices.
12. Future Account Features
If account creation is added in the future, this policy will be updated to describe how such data is handled.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this page periodically.
The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
14. Accessibility Statement (ADA Compliance)
Anderson Smith Group is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all visitors, including people with disabilities. We work to follow best practices under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA.
Our Accessibility Efforts Include:
• Supporting screen readers
• Clear navigation structures
• Alternative text for images when possible
• Keyboard navigation support
• Sufficient color contrast
• Ongoing review and improvement of accessibility features
Ongoing Commitment
We continuously review and enhance accessibility across our website. We welcome feedback from users who encounter accessibility barriers.
If You Need Assistance
If you have difficulty accessing any part of our site, contact us at:
contact@andersonsmithgroup.com
We will do our best to help and resolve any issues promptly.
15. Contact Us
For privacy, accessibility, or policy questions, contact:
contact@andersonsmithgroup.com