Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Anne Arundel’s Best (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website AnneArundelsBest.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, submit a business listing, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Business Information

Business Name: Anne Arundel’s Best
Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States
Contact Email: info@mail.annearundelsbest.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

– Name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Account login credentials
– Business contact information
– Any information submitted through listing forms or contact forms

Business Listing Information

If you submit or claim a business listing, we may collect:
– Business name
– Address
– Phone number
– Email
– Website
– Social media links
– Business descriptions
– Photos or media
– Any additional information voluntarily provided

Payment Information

If we offer paid listings, advertisements, or sponsored placements, payment information may be collected and processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
– IP address
– Browser type
– Device information
– Pages visited
– Referring URLs
– Interaction data

3. Analytics and Tracking Technologies

We use third-party analytics and tracking services, including:

– Google Analytics 4
– Google Search Console
– Meta (Facebook) Pixel
– Potential retargeting and advertising platforms

These tools may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect data about user behavior for analytics, advertising, and performance measurement purposes.

We reserve the right to implement additional tracking technologies in the future, including advertising networks and remarketing tools.

4. Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

– Improve website functionality
– Analyze traffic and performance
– Deliver targeted advertisements
– Remember user preferences

By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

5. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

– Operate and maintain the directory
– Publish business listings
– Respond to inquiries
– Send newsletters and updates
– Promote local businesses
– Include promotional content related to affiliated marketing services
– Offer sponsored listings or advertising
– Improve Site functionality
– Prevent fraud and abuse
– Comply with legal obligations

Newsletter subscribers may receive content related to local businesses, events, promotions, and affiliated services.

6. Email Marketing

We use GoHighLevel and other marketing tools to manage email communications. By subscribing to our newsletter or submitting your information, you consent to receive email communications from us.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

7. User Accounts

Users may create accounts to manage listings or interact with the directory. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our terms or applicable laws.

8. User-Submitted Content and Listings

Businesses and users may submit content to be published on the Site. By submitting content, you represent that:

– You have the right to publish the information
– The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
– You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute the content

We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted listings.

Anne Arundel’s Best is not responsible for inaccuracies, outdated information, or disputes between users and listed businesses.

9. Sponsored Content, Advertising, and Affiliate Links

The Site may include:

– Sponsored listings
– Paid featured placements
– Banner advertisements
– Affiliate links

We may receive compensation for certain featured businesses or affiliate partnerships. Such compensation does not constitute an endorsement unless explicitly stated.

10. Third-Party Services

We may integrate or link to third-party services including:

– Google Maps
– YouTube
– Directorist plugin services
– Future hosting/CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal and business information only as long as necessary to:

– Maintain directory functionality
– Comply with legal obligations
– Resolve disputes
– Enforce agreements

We reserve the right to delete inactive submissions or outdated listings at our discretion.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including SSL encryption, to protect information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for a general audience and not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it.

14. Intellectual Property and DMCA

If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at:

info@mail.annearundelsbest.com

Include sufficient detail to identify the allegedly infringing material. We will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

15. Limitation of Liability

Anne Arundel’s Best is a directory and media platform. We do not guarantee the performance, quality, legality, or reliability of any listed business.

Users engage with listed businesses at their own risk.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.