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BL Tax & Business Service ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services, including tax preparation, electronic filing, and other related services. It also outlines your rights regarding your personal data. 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website or services:

a) Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (including for text communications), and mailing address.
• Tax Information: Social Security Number (SSN), income details, deductions, and other sensitive financial data necessary for tax preparation and filing.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or bank account information for payment processing.

b) Non-Personal Information

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide tax preparation, electronic filing, and other requested services.
• To communicate with you via email or text about your account, appointments, or updates regarding your tax filings.
• To process payments securely.
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., IRS regulations).
• To improve our website functionality and user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors or tax software providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to respond to legal requests (e.g., subpoenas or IRS audits).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business.

4. Communications via Email and Text

By providing your email address or phone number, you consent to receive communications from us regarding your services. These may include appointment reminders, updates on filings, or important notices. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us directly. We do not share your mobile information, including phone numbers, with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online. We commit not to transfer consumer data to external organizations except as necessary to provide our services, and we have strict policies in place to prevent unauthorized sharing of user data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Correction: Request access to or correction of the personal data we hold about you.
• Data Deletion: Request that we delete certain personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications. To opt out of future communications, text STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8 below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

BL Tax & Business Services

Email: brendascott@bltaxservice.com
Phone: 706-772-9996
Address: 3114 Augusta Tech Drive, Suite 202

Augusta, Georgia 30906

9. Updates to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date. "Thank you for trusting BL Tax & Business Service with your tax preparation and related needs!