At Shiva Palaniappan, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and handle your data when you visit our tax filing services and our website. By accessing our services or providing us with your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, address, email, social security number, and financial details when you use our tax filing services. This information is necessary for us to prepare and file your taxes accurately. We may also collect information to communicate with you about our services, provide customer support, and enhance your overall experience.
2. Social Media Usage: If you choose to engage with us through social media platforms, please note that any interactions, messages, or comments you post are publicly visible. We encourage you to exercise caution and avoid sharing sensitive personal information on social media. We reserve the right to moderate or remove any content that violates our terms of service or is deemed inappropriate.
3. Data Handling and Security: We take stringent measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is securely stored in our systems and is only accessible to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties. We may also use encryption and other security technologies to safeguard your information during transmission.
4. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website and deliver personalized content and advertisements. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us analyze website traffic, understand your preferences, and improve our services. Using cookies can provide a more tailored and user-friendly experience for you.
5. Retargeting Ads: We may engage in retargeting advertising campaigns to promote our services to individuals who have visited our website. This means you may see our advertisements on other websites or social media platforms after you visit our website. Our third-party partners may use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behaviour across different websites and display relevant ads based on your interests.
6. Opting Out of Cookie Tracking and Retargeting Ads: If you prefer not to have your browsing activity tracked for retargeting purposes, you can adjust your browser settings to disable or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to access certain features of our website. You can also opt out of receiving targeted ads from certain third-party advertising networks by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page at www.aboutads.info/choices.
7. Third-Party Disclosure: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our tax filing services and managing our website. Confidentiality agreements bind these providers and are only authorized to use your information as necessary to fulfill their designated tasks. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may be required to disclose your personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet tax filing obligations, comply with legal processes, or enforce our rights and terms of service.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or how your personal information is handled, please contact our Privacy Officer at Shivapalaniappan@gmail.com. We are dedicated to addressing your inquiries and resolving any privacy-related issues promptly.

Last updated – 26 September 2023