Privacy Policy, Last revised: 2024-12-07 01:06:12
1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal information:
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Names, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Any Other Information You Provide Voluntarily: When you create an account, communicate with us, or provide additional information voluntarily.
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IP Address: Collected automatically when you use our website.
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Uploaded Documents: For paid customers, we collect and store the documents you upload to our platform.
2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies to enhance your experience, including:
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Login Cookies: To keep you logged in during your visit. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although this may impact your ability to use certain features of the site.
3. How We Share Your Information We share your personal information with the following third parties:
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Document Storage: When paid customers upload documents to our website, we store their uploaded documents with our web hosting provider (Hostinger) and Microsoft SharePoint.
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Analytics Services: We use services like Google Analytics and Bing to understand user behavior and improve our website. These services may collect information about your interaction with our website, including IP address and browsing activities.
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Login Services: We offer Google Login and Facebook Login for account creation and authentication. These services will have access to your basic profile information.
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Communication Services: We use Microsoft Teams to schedule calls if you choose to communicate with us through scheduled meetings, and WhatsApp for direct messaging communications.
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Payment Processors: If you make payments on our site, your information will be shared with PayPal and Stripe for payment processing purposes. These providers will have access to your payment details.
4. Data Retention We retain your information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you wish to delete your account, we will remove your personal data upon request.
5. User Rights You have the right to:
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Request access to the information we hold about you.
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Request modification or deletion of your personal data.
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Withdraw consent where we rely on consent as the basis for processing your data.
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Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information if applicable. For users in California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), such as the right to request details about your personal information and the right to request its deletion.
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GDPR Rights: Although our target market is the United States, we comply with GDPR (UK GDPR) regulations for applicable users. This includes the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
6. Age Restrictions Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
7. International Data Transfer Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take measures to ensure that appropriate protections are in place, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to safeguard data transferred outside of the UK and EEA.
8. Security Measures We take reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect your information. This includes SSL encryption and limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
9. Automated Decisions and Profiling We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
10. Changes to This Policy We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
11. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at help@1031-tax.com.
12. Acceptance of This Policy By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
This policy is an integral part of our Terms and Conditions.