a. Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Identification Details: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and government-issued ID.
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Tax Information: Income details, deductions, credits, and other tax-related data.
b. Technical Information
- Device Details: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services.
c. Third-Party Information
We may collect additional information from third parties such as financial institutions, employers, or public records for verification purposes.
We use your information for purposes including:
- Tax Preparation and Filing: To prepare and submit your tax returns.
- Customer Support: To address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Verification: To confirm your identity and prevent fraud.
- Service Improvement: To enhance and personalize our Services.
- Legal Compliance: To meet legal, regulatory, and IRS requirements.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it as follows:
a. With Service Providers
Trusted vendors assisting with tax preparation, payment processing, or data storage.
b. With Government Agencies
To comply with tax regulations and file your returns with the IRS and state authorities.
c. Legal Requirements
To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or enforceable government requests.
d. With Your Consent
When you authorize us to share information with others.
We retain your information for as long as needed to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize it.
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Services are not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Our Services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at: contact@brigadetax.com.