1. Introduction

Uncle Sam's Tax ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our business filing services.

2. Information We Collect

Business Information

To provide our filing services, we collect:

• Business name and registry number
• Business entity type and formation date
• Business address and contact information
• Owner/principal names and contact details

Personal Information

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication preferences

Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and file your business renewals with the state
• Communicate with you about your filing status
• Send renewal reminders and important deadlines
• Process payments and maintain billing records
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Comply with legal obligations and state requirements
• Send occasional service updates and promotional offers (you can opt out)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

With State Agencies

We share your business information with the Washington and Oregon Secretary of State offices as necessary to complete your filings.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers:

• Stripe: Payment processing (they never share full card details with us)
• Supabase: Secure database hosting
• UseSend: Email delivery services
• Vercel: Website hosting

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights and safety.

We Never

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your information for marketing purposes without consent
• Provide your data to advertisers or data brokers

5. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure database with row-level security policies
• PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. For multi-year service plans, we maintain your information for the duration of the service period plus 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at tim@vastalagncy.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact Us

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

Uncle Sam's Tax
Email: tim@vastalagncy.com