Privacy Policy

Introduction
FastTaxeFile ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website at https://fasttaxefile.com/.

1. What Personal Data We Collect

• Account Information: name, address, phone, email, login credentials.
   
• Tax & Financial Info: Social Security Number (SSN), income, W-2, 1099, etc.
   
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, and device info.
   
• Cookies & Tracking: session cookies, analytics cookies, marketing pixels.
   

2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

• Prepare and file your tax returns.
   
• Communicate with you about your account and filings.
   
• Improve our services and perform analytics.
   
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
   
• Send marketing communications (with your consent).
   

3. Sharing & Disclosure
We may disclose information to:

• Your tax preparer and authorized agents.
   
• Tax authorities (IRS, state agencies).
   
• Third-party service providers (e.g., ID verification, hosting).
   
• Law enforcement if legally required.
  We do not sell or rent personal data.
   

4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations (e.g., 7 years post-filing).

5. Security Measures
Our security includes SSL/TLS encryption, secure storage, access controls, periodic audits, and encrypted backups.

6. Your Privacy Rights

• Access, correct, or delete personal information.
   
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
   
• In certain jurisdictions: data portability or restricted processing rights.
   

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@fasttaxefile.com.

7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If discovered, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Transfers
If you are outside the U.S., your data may be processed in the U.S., where regulations may differ.

9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted with a "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will notify via email or website banner.

10. Contact Info
Questions or concerns? Contact:
Email: support@fasttaxefile.com