Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Uncle Sam's Tax ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business filing services.
2. Information We Collect
Business Information
To provide our services, we collect:
- Business name and registry number
- Business entity type and formation date
- Business address and contact information
- Owner/principal names and contact details
- Financial information for tax and bookkeeping services
Personal Information
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Communication preferences
Technical Information
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide tax preparation and bookkeeping services
- Process and file your business renewals with the state
- Communicate with you about your service status
- Send renewal reminders and important deadlines
- Process payments and maintain billing records
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Improve our services and website functionality
- Comply with legal obligations and state requirements
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
With State and Federal Agencies
We share your information with the IRS, Washington and Oregon state agencies as necessary to complete your tax filings and business renewals.
With Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers:
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Supabase: Secure database hosting
- Email providers: Communication delivery
We Never
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your information for marketing purposes without consent
- Provide your data to advertisers or data brokers
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure database with row-level security policies
- PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe
- Regular security audits and updates
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations, typically 7 years for tax-related documents.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@unclesams.tax
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Uncle Sam's Tax
Email: contact@unclesams.tax