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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At Provide Clarity Consulting, Inc., a Virginia-based firm specializing in U.S. tax and accounting services, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services, website, or client portal.

1. Information We Collect

  • Information you provide (e.g., name, address, email, phone, Social Security Number, financial records, and identification documents).
  • Business information for business clients (e.g., EIN, financial statements, payroll records).
  • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe).
  • Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, and usage data, is collected when visiting our website or portal.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
  • Prepare and file U.S. tax returns and related compliance reports (e.g., FBAR, FATCA).
  • Provide accounting and advisory services.
  • Communicate with you regarding your account and services.
  • Process payments securely.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your information. We only share it with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Intuit, Drake, TaxDome, Stripe) to deliver our services.
  • Government authorities (e.g., IRS, state tax agencies), when required by law.
  • As necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
  • 4. Data Security

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and compliance with IRS security requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain tax records for a minimum of seven (7) years or as required by law. Data handled by service providers (Intuit, Drake, TaxDome, Stripe) is subject to their retention policies. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights

You may request corrections or deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements.

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have additional rights, such as the right to object to processing or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our lawful basis for processing your data includes:

  • Contract: To fulfill our U.S. tax preparation services agreement with you.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with U.S. tax laws, including IRS regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and protect against fraud.

For data stored by Intuit, Drake, Stripe, Taxdome or Others, you may need to contact them directly, and we can assist you in doing so. We may verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website.

9. Contact Us

Provide Clarity Consulting, Inc.
Email: contact@provideclarity.com
Website: https://www.pcci.tax