Legal
How we collect, use, and protect your personal and financial information.
Effective Date: February 2026
Silicon Valley Tax ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at siliconvalleytax.co or engage our professional services.
When you contact us, request a consultation, or become a client, we may collect the following types of personal information:
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We take the security of your financial and personal data seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
While we strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to maintaining safeguards appropriate for the sensitivity of financial and tax data.
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect information about your visit:
We do not control how these third parties collect or use your data. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Our website uses cookies -- small text files stored on your device -- to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. Cookies we use may include:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your experience on our site.
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We retain client records and tax documents in accordance with IRS guidelines and applicable state regulations. In general, we retain tax return copies and supporting documents for a minimum of seven years after the filing date. We may retain other records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Silicon Valley Tax LLC ("we", "us") may send SMS text messages to clients and prospective clients who have provided their mobile phone number through our online booking form at siliconvalleytax.co or directly to our office.
What we send. Messages from us include appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, billing notifications, and account updates related to the tax, accounting, and advisory services we provide.
How you opt in. By providing your mobile phone number through our online booking form and acknowledging the consent language presented at the time of submission, you agree to receive SMS messages from Silicon Valley Tax LLC at the number provided. You also opt in by texting any of the following keywords to our number: START or SUBSCRIBE.
Message frequency. Message frequency varies based on the services you have engaged us for and the cadence of your engagement. You should not expect a fixed number of messages per month.
Message and data rates. Standard message and data rates may apply per your mobile carrier's plan. We do not charge for the messages themselves.
How to opt out. You can stop receiving SMS messages from us at any time by replying with any of the following keywords: STOP, STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT, OPTOUT, or REVOKE. You will receive one confirmation message acknowledging your opt-out, after which we will not send you further SMS messages unless you opt back in.
Help. For help, reply HELP or INFO to any of our messages, or contact us at (408) 383-9870 or admin@siliconvalleytax.co.
No sharing of mobile information. Silicon Valley Tax LLC does not share, sell, rent, or release your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data to any third party or affiliate for marketing or promotional purposes. We may share mobile information only with subprocessors that provide the SMS delivery service on our behalf (currently Twilio Inc.) and only to the extent necessary to deliver the messages you have consented to receive.
Privacy questions about SMS. Contact us at admin@siliconvalleytax.co or (408) 383-9870 with any questions about how we handle SMS data.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.