Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Hal & Partners LLC

Effective Date: 01/10/2024

At Hal & Partners LLC ("we," "our," or "the Company"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our accounting services or visit our website.

By using our services or accessing our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with us. This information may include:

a. Personal Information:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing address

Social Security number or taxpayer identification number (for clients requiring accounting services)

Financial information (e.g., bank account details, tax filings, income statements)

Employment information

Any other information you provide to us directly in the course of providing our services.

b. Non-Personal Information:

Browser type and version

IP address

Date and time of access

Pages viewed

Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing Accounting Services: To prepare tax filings, financial statements, and other accounting services requested by you.

Communication: To communicate with you about your accounts, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.

Improving Services: To improve our services, tailor content, and enhance your experience on our website.

Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting requirements and any applicable laws or regulations.

Marketing: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or other information that may be of interest to you, with your consent where required.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

Using secure servers for storing personal data.

Employing encryption technology for sensitive information transmission.

Restricting access to your data to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us deliver our accounting services, such as tax preparation tools, payment processors, or cloud hosting services. These providers are required to protect your information and only use it for the purpose of providing services to us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, track website usage, and improve our services. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and personalize your experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual limitations.

Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us. You can do this by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such communications or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below.

7. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

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

Hal & Partners LLC

35 Brighton Terrace Wayne, New Jersey

+1 (347) 248-0372

[email protected]

Thank you for choosing Hal & Partners LLC for your accounting needs. Your privacy and trust are important to us.