Privacy Policy | HLS Tax & Advisory

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

HLS Tax & Advisory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.hlscpa.com (the “Site”) and engage with our services. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

a. Personal Information:
When you contact us, schedule an appointment, or sign up for newsletters, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, business name, and any other information you provide voluntarily.

b. Usage Data:
We collect information about how you interact with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit. This information helps us improve the functionality and performance of our website.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience with the Site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services
To communicate with you about your inquiries or services we offer
To send newsletters, marketing communications, or other information you have requested
To analyze website usage and improve the functionality and design of the Site
To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors or service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics). These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are not allowed to use it for any other purpose.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights, property, or safety of HLS Tax & Advisory, our clients, or others.
Business Transfers: If our business is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and explain your choices.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or contacting us directly.
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

HLS Tax & Advisory
141 Merz Blvd.

Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
info@hlscpa.com

330-572-3330