Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
At Trent & Co at Compass Real Estate we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website (theankadc.com) hosted on Squarespace.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you provide it to us, automatically as you navigate through the site, and from third-party services.
Information Automatically Collected
When you access or browse our website, certain information about your device and usage is collected automatically, including:
• Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, pages viewed, links clicked, and dates/times of your visits.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time.
2. Analytics & Advertising Technologies
We use Google services to analyze website traffic and deliver personalized advertising.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to coming to ours.
Data Collected: IP address (often anonymized), device metrics, location data, and site navigation paths.
How to Opt Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Ads & Remarketing
We use Google Ads (including Google Remarketing and Conversion Tracking) to serve advertisements across the web based on your past visits to our website.
Targeted Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, show our ads on sites across the Internet using cookies to serve ads based on your past visits.
Data Collected: Information about your interaction with our website and advertisements.
Ad Personalization & Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page.
3. Hosting & Website Operations (Squarespace)
Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace provides us with the online platform that allows us to present our content and services to you.
Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:
Information about your browser, network, and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Web pages you view while on this website
Your IP address
Squarespace needs this data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalized form. For more details on how Squarespace processes data, please visit the Squarespace Privacy Policy.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and user experience.
• Analyze website traffic, usage trends, and visitor interactions.
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
• Deliver personalized advertisements and remarketing content.
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.
5. Cookie Management
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use necessary, functional, analytics, and advertising cookies on our website.
Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (such as performance and advertising cookies). You can adjust your consent choices at any time through our cookie settings banner or link on our website.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings menu. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers (e.g., Squarespace, Google Analytics, Google Ads) who assist us in operating our site and carrying out advertising campaigns.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (such as under the GDPR or CCPA/CPRA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access & Portability: The right to request copies of your personal data.
• Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, or the processing of your data for advertising purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
• Business Name: Trent & Co at Compass Real Estate
• Email: info@trentandco.com
• Mailing Address: 5471 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 300, Chevy Chase, MD 20815