PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

Income Tax Central
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Last Updated: 01/01/2025

Income Tax Central values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our website, submit forms, communicate with us, or use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide

Name, email address, phone number

Address and appointment details

Identification and tax-related information (for Services)

Tax documents and supporting records (for Services)

B. Information collected automatically (website use)

Device/browser data, approximate location, and usage activity

Cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide and manage Services (tax preparation, consultations, education)

Schedule appointments and send confirmations/reminders

Communicate about Services, updates, and support

Improve our website, systems, and client experience

Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping requirements

Prevent fraud, protect security, and enforce our Terms

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only as necessary with:

The IRS and state tax agencies (as required to provide Services)

Third-Party Providers that support our operations (e.g., tax software, payment processors, messaging/email tools, document collection platforms)

Partner banks when you elect a bank product or where needed for authorized processing

Third-Party Providers are required to protect information consistent with their services and applicable laws.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee 100% security. You acknowledge that transmission of information over the internet carries inherent risks.

5. Email & SMS/Text Communications

If you provide your email and/or phone number, you consent to receive emails and SMS/text messages related to your inquiry, scheduling, Services, and (where permitted) marketing.

Opt-Out:

Email: Use the unsubscribe link in any email

SMS: Reply STOP to unsubscribe
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve site functionality and performance

Understand usage trends and improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we maintain

Request corrections to inaccurate information

Request deletion of certain information (subject to legal obligations and recordkeeping requirements)

Requests must be submitted in writing to the contact details in Section 10.

8. Data Retention

We retain tax records and related information as required by federal and state law, professional standards, and compliance obligations. Certain information may be retained to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal requirements.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact

Income Tax Central
1420 Roosevelt Road, Broadview, IL 60155
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773-570-7330