Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 5, 2024

At Smart Tax Center (“Smart Tax Center,” “we,” “us”), we value the privacy of users (“you,” “User”) of our website https://smarttaxcenter.com (the “Website”) and the users of the services described on the Website (the “Services”). Protecting the security and confidentiality of Personal Information is important to us.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of Personal Information we collect through the Website and Services, how we use it, and how we disclose it.

As used in this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked—directly or indirectly—to an individual.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Website and/or the Services and does not apply to information collected offline or through other channels.

By using the Website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or Services.


I. Collecting Personal Information

a) Signing Up and Using the Services

When you sign up for or use our Services, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Password

  • Phone number

  • Any other information required during the sign-up process

You are responsible for the information you choose to disclose. While we use reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality of information shared through the Website or Services.


b) When You Communicate With Us

When you contact us via the Website, email, or other communication channels, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address or other contact information

  • Content of communications

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly. Even if you opt out, we may still send administrative or service-related communications.

Contact Email:
📧 hello@smarttaxcenter.com


c) Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Date and time of visits

  • Pages viewed

  • Referring website

  • Search terms

  • Session identifiers

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand Website usage. Google Analytics may collect information such as visit duration, pages viewed, IP address, and device type.

You can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser plugin.


Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use AI technologies to improve our Services, including writing assistance, data analysis, and customer support. AI systems process data solely to provide Services and do not store or train on your data.

By using our Services, you consent to this limited processing.


II. SMS Privacy Policy

Smart Tax Center respects your privacy in SMS communications.

Information Collected

If you opt in to SMS messages, we may collect:

  • Mobile phone number

  • Message content

  • Message metadata (date, time, delivery status)

How We Use SMS Information

  • Service updates and notifications

  • Transactional messages

  • Customer support responses

Consent

By opting in:

  • You agree to receive SMS messages from Smart Tax Center

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Message & data rates may apply

Opt-Out

You can opt out anytime by:

Support

We do not sell or share SMS data for marketing purposes.


III. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share it only with:

  • Service Providers (hosting, email, analytics, accounting support)

  • Professional Advisors (lawyers, auditors, insurers)

  • Business Transfers (mergers or acquisitions)

  • Legal Authorities when required by law

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data.


IV. Social Media Features

The Website may include social media integrations (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.). These features may collect IP address and usage data and are governed by the respective platform’s privacy policy.


V. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access your Personal Information

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion of your account

Requests can be made by contacting us at hello@smarttaxcenter.com.


VI. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to provide Services or comply with legal obligations. Some data may remain in backups as required by law.


VII. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.


VIII. Wyoming Privacy Rights

Wyoming residents may request information about personal data shared for direct marketing purposes by contacting hello@smarttaxcenter.com.


IX. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials.


X. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.


XI. Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.


XII. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 hello@smarttaxcenter.com
Subject: Questions about Privacy Policy


Who We Are

Website: https://smarttaxcenter.com