Privacy Policy

Introduction

Unique Accounting ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services or visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal identification information (name, address, phone number, email address)
• Financial information (tax returns, income statements, bank account information)
• Business information (entity details, business structure, financial records)
• Communication records (emails, phone calls, messages sent through our contact forms)
• Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information when you visit our website)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and consulting services
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Prepare and file tax returns and other required documents
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Send you important notices and updates related to our services

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:

• With your consent: When you authorize us to share information with specific third parties
• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., cloud storage, software providers) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Tax authorities: With the IRS and state tax agencies as necessary to file your tax returns and respond to official inquiries
• Professional advisors: With our attorneys, auditors, and other professional advisors as needed to provide our services

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure cloud-based storage with restricted access
• Password-protected systems and regular security updates
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
• Regular security assessments and audits

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Tax-related documents are typically retained for at least seven years in accordance with IRS guidelines and professional accounting standards. After the retention period expires, we securely destroy or anonymize your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications (though we may still send service-related messages)
• Withdraw consent for specific uses of your information where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. 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 websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

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 our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Professional Standards

As Certified Public Accountants, we are bound by professional ethical standards including those established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and state accounting boards. These standards include strict confidentiality requirements that govern how we handle client information.