Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our EIN filing services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to process your EIN application and provide our services. This includes:

Personal Information:

• Full legal name
• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Date of birth
• Mailing address and physical address
• Email address
• Phone number

Business Information:

• Business name and trade name (DBA)
• Business type and structure
• Business address
• State of formation
• Date business started or acquired
• Business activities and products/services

Payment Information:

• Credit card number
• Billing address
• Cardholder name

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• IRS Submission: Your application information is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service to obtain your EIN. This is the primary purpose of our service.
• Payment Processors: We share payment information with our secure payment processor (Stripe) to process your transaction. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: If our company is merged, acquired, or sells assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
• Secure Storage: Sensitive data is stored in encrypted databases with restricted access
• PCI Compliance: Our payment processing meets Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS)
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Application Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes
• Payment Records: Retained for 7 years as required by financial regulations
• Communication Records: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes
• Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months

After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including maintaining your session and processing forms
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve our services
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell your personal information.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at the email address below or through our Contact page.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the IRS website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. International Users

Our services are operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@yourdomain.com
• Contact Page: Contact Us

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM EST

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.