PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Marketing Twenty Six ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Emily Costa. We are a marketing consulting and strategy firm based in Maryland, serving clients across the United States and internationally.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when you contact us through our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals located in the European Economic Area.

2. Information We Collect
When you submit our website contact form, we collect the following personal information:
  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Message Content

We do not collect sensitive personal information, payment data, or any information beyond what you voluntarily provide through the contact form. We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools that collect personal data, unless otherwise stated in an updated version of this Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:
  • Respond to your inquiry or message
  • Communicate with you about potential or ongoing engagements
  • Fulfill our contractual obligations to you as a client

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information is:
  • Legitimate interests: to respond to your inquiry and conduct our business
  • Contractual necessity: where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract with you
  • Consent: where you have explicitly provided consent

4, Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Inquiry-related information is generally retained for up to 3 years unless a consulting relationship is established, in which case longer retention may apply per applicable record keeping laws.

5. International Data Transfer 

As we serve clients internationally, your personal information may be processed in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., please be aware that U.S. data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By submitting your information, you consent to its transfer to and processing in the United States in accordance with this Policy.

For EEA/UK users, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data receives adequate protection in line with GDPR requirements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
Objection: object to certain uses of your data
Portability: request your data in a portable format
Withdrawal of consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Emily at [email protected].