Privacy Policy

Who we are

Shah Tax & Accounting Services LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a tax and accounting firm based in Hillsborough, NJ. Our website address is: https://www.shahaccounting.com.

Information we collect

We collect information you choose to give us and limited technical information collected automatically when you visit the Site.

• Contact and consultation requests: your name, email address, phone number, the category that best describes you, and anything you write in your message.
• Newsletter sign-up: your email address.
• Client portal: login credentials and the documents and information you upload. The portal is operated by TaxDome, a third-party provider, under its own terms and privacy policy.
• Technical data: your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and referring website, collected through cookies and Google Analytics.

How we use your information

• To respond to your inquiry and schedule consultations.
• To send the Client Advisory newsletter if you subscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
• To provide services to clients and maintain client records as required by professional and legal obligations.
• To understand how the Site is used so we can improve it.
• To protect the Site against spam, fraud and misuse.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies that are necessary for the Site to function, and, with your consent, Google Analytics cookies (installed through Google Site Kit) that help us understand how visitors use the Site. Google’s use of this data is described at https://policies.google.com/privacy, and you can opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies in the cookie banner and change your choice at any time through Cookie Settings in the footer. You can also block cookies in your browser settings, though parts of the Site may not work as intended.

Who we share your information with

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us operate the Site and our practice (such as website hosting, email delivery, TaxDome for the client portal, and Google Analytics), who may use it only on our behalf, and when required by law, regulation or legal process.

Embedded content and links

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content. The Site may also link to third-party websites, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

How long we retain your data

We keep inquiry and newsletter information for as long as needed to respond to you or until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Client information is retained for the periods required by applicable professional standards and tax and record-keeping laws.

How we protect your data

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your information. Please do not send tax documents, Social Security numbers or other sensitive information through the website contact form or by regular email; use the secure client portal instead.

What rights you have over your data

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to erase it. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable law. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Mobile Data / SMS Policy

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or requests about your data can be sent to info@shahaccounting.com or (732) 769-4005. Shah Tax & Accounting Services LLC, Hillsborough, NJ.