Privacy Policy | Silicon Valley Tax

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.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you contact us, request a consultation, or become a client, we may collect the following types of personal information:

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Social Security numbers and taxpayer identification numbers
Financial information, including income, investment, and banking details
Tax documents such as W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, and prior tax returns
Business information, including entity details and financial statements
Any other information you voluntarily submit through our contact forms or during the course of our engagement

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies" section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To prepare and file tax returns and provide accounting services
To communicate with you about your account, appointments, and services
To respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To improve our website, services, and client experience
To send occasional updates about tax deadlines, regulatory changes, or service offerings (you may opt out at any time)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Information Security

We take the security of your financial and personal data seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS) for all website communications
Secure document sharing platforms for client file exchange
Access controls and authentication requirements for staff
Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
Physical security measures at our office location

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.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect information about your visit:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and general location data. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can learn more about Google's practices at Google's Privacy Policy or opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Maps: Our contact page may embed Google Maps to display our office location. Google may collect data in connection with the map display, subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts: Our website loads fonts from Google Fonts, which may result in a connection to Google servers. See Google Fonts Privacy for details.

We do not control how these third parties collect or use your data. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

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:

Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track visitor behavior and improve our website

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.

Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (for example, we are required to retain tax records for specific periods under federal and state law).
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

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.

Children's Privacy

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.

Contact Information

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:

Email: admin@siliconvalleytax.co
Phone: (408) 383-9870
Mail: Silicon Valley Tax, 2051 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

Updates to This Policy

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.