PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 4, 2026

Empire Tax Specialist respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our websites, forms, applications, emails, text messages, telephone calls, and other communications. This information may include your name, telephone number, email address, state of residence, professional qualifications, application responses, and other information you choose to provide.

We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including your browser type, device type, IP address, pages viewed, and general website activity.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

Process and respond to application requests.

Send requested information, application links, status updates, reminders, and next steps.

Evaluate potential candidates for opportunities with Empire Tax Specialist.

Provide training, onboarding, support, and other requested services.

Send marketing or promotional communications when you have separately agreed to receive them.

Improve our website, forms, communications, and services.

Maintain business records, prevent fraud, protect our rights, and comply with applicable laws.

TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS

If you separately consent to receive nonmarketing text messages, Empire Tax Specialist may send messages concerning your application request, application status, appointments, reminders, and next steps.

If you separately consent to receive marketing and promotional text messages, Empire Tax Specialist may send information about training, seasonal opportunities, services, special offers, and updates.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of text messages or HELP for assistance. Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchase or participation.

MOBILE INFORMATION AND CONSENT

Empire Tax Specialist does not sell, rent, or share mobile telephone numbers, text-message opt-in information, or text-message consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile information may be shared only with service providers, carriers, messaging platforms, and vendors that assist us in delivering and supporting our text-message communications. These parties may use the information only to provide services on our behalf and are required to protect it.

All other categories in this Privacy Policy exclude text-message originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

WHEN INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website, manage applications, send communications, maintain records, provide technology services, or support our business. These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or government request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, and property of Empire Tax Specialist, our applicants, clients, or others.

We do not sell personal information.

DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information by contacting us. Some information may need to be retained when required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe instructions included in the email. You may stop text messages at any time by replying STOP.

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law, including the right to request information about personal data collected, request correction or deletion, and receive equal service without discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functions, understand website activity, and improve the visitor experience. You may adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies, although some website features may not function properly.

THIRD PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third party websites. Empire Tax Specialist is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by other parties. You should review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after an update indicates acknowledgment of the revised policy.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy request, contact:

Empire Tax Specialist

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 909-686-1829