Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 29, 2025

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Important: Data Security Notice

We are not SOC 2 certified. Do not input sensitive client information including SSNs, tax IDs, financial account numbers, or personal health data. Our system is designed for general tax research and guidance only.

This Privacy Policy explains how Tax Stack AI, LLC ("Company," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use our website and services, including our AI-powered chatbot and tools designed for accounting professionals.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and business contact details when you register
  • Business Information: Company name, industry, and service needs
  • Document Content: Tax documents and files you upload (with PII automatically redacted)
  • Chat Interactions: Messages sent to our AI chatbot (PII is filtered before processing)
  • Support Communications: Messages sent to our support team

Information Automatically Collected:

  • Usage Analytics: Page views, feature usage, session duration (via Google Analytics)
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device identifiers
  • Error Logs: Technical errors and performance metrics (no PII included)
  • Document Metadata: File size, type, upload timestamp (not document content)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.

2. Important Disclaimer: Do Not Input Client-Sensitive Data

Please do not input or upload any sensitive client information into our system, including but not limited to:

  • Social Security Numbers (SSNs)
  • Tax Identification Numbers
  • Financial account numbers
  • Personal health or medical data
  • Driver's license or government ID numbers

Key Points:

  • We are not SOC 2 certified, and our system is not certified to store, process, or protect highly sensitive client information
  • Inputs are used solely to operate and improve user experience and are not retained long-term
  • We do not use your inputs to train our AI models

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and operate our AI chatbot and services
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Improve and personalize your user experience
  • Analyze trends and usage to enhance our offerings (with anonymized data only)
  • Process document analysis with PII automatically redacted
  • Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Protection Measures:

  • All uploaded documents are automatically scanned for PII before processing
  • Sensitive information (SSNs, account numbers, etc.) is redacted before analysis
  • Document content is automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
  • We do not use your data to train AI models

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting and analytics vendors) under data protection agreements
  • Government authorities if required to comply with legal obligations

5. Your Rights Under California Law

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data, with certain legal exceptions
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your data (we do not sell or share your data)
  • Limit the use of any sensitive personal data (we do not collect or process such data)

To exercise your rights, contact us using our contact form.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve functionality and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Security & Retention

Security Measures:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Encrypted database storage for user accounts and metadata
  • Automatic PII detection and redaction before document processing
  • Secure file upload with virus scanning and file type validation
  • Access logging and monitoring for security incidents
  • Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments

Data Retention:

  • Document Files: Can be deleted at anytime by the user, automatically deleted after 3 years
  • Analysis Results: Can be deleted at anytime by the user, automatically deleted after 3 years
  • Account Information: Retained while account is active, deleted within 30 days of account closure
  • Usage Analytics: Anonymized data retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
  • Error Logs: Retained for 90 days for debugging purposes (no PII included)

Important Security Notice:

While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We strongly recommend not uploading documents containing highly sensitive PII. Our automated PII detection helps protect your privacy, but cannot guarantee 100% detection of all sensitive information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our services may link to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent version. Continued use of our site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related requests, please use our contact form.