Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions

At Foothill Tax Services, your privacy and the security of your personal information are of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our services and mobile application.

1. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect certain personal information to provide professional accounting services, manage client relationships, authenticate users within our mobile application, and communicate important account-related information. Your information may also be used to send operational SMS communications as requested by you.

2. Types of Information Collected

The types of information we may collect include:
Name
Phone number
Email address
Mailing address
Account login credentials
Business-related documents and account information necessary for accounting services

3. How Information Is Used

Your information is used strictly for:
• Account creation and account management
• Authentication and secure login access
• Providing requested accounting and tax services
• Communicating important updates related to your account

4. Data Sharing

Foothill Tax Services does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Information may only be shared when required by law, regulatory compliance, or legal obligations.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. All data transmitted between the mobile application and our servers is encrypted using secure HTTPS protocols.

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

7. Account Deletion and Data Removal

Users may request deletion of their mobile application account and associated personal data at any time by visiting:
https://foothilltax.com/legal/account-deletion.php
Verified requests will be processed within 3 business days, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services and mobile application are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

By opting in to receive SMS communications from Foothill Tax Services, you agree to the following terms:

1. Types of Messages

You may receive messages related to your account, tax appointments, important reminders, and service updates.

2. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interaction with our services and may range from 1 to 5 messages per week.

3. Opt-Out Instructions

You can unsubscribe at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.

4. Help Information

Reply “HELP” for assistance or contact us directly for support.

5. Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply as determined by your mobile carrier.

6. Privacy Policy

For more details on how we handle your personal information, please review this Privacy Policy.