This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how my401kate LLC (“me”, “I”) collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the website (the “Site”) and engage with me for tax preparation, budgeting, or financial coaching services (the “Services”). By using the Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Information Collection and Use
Depending on how you engage with me through the Site or Services, I may collect and use the following information:
If you visit the Site I collect aggregated information to conduct site analytics like counting number of visits to a page.
If you choose to Contact Me I will collect your contact information and any other information you voluntarily share with me. I will use this information to communicate with you and provide any Services you may elect to receive.
If you engage me for Services, I will provide an engagement letter describing those Services in detail. I will collect and use the information necessary to perform the Services you select. This will include your contact information and any financial information you choose to provide. If you elect to use tax preparation services I will collect more sensitive information required for tax preparation such as social security numbers.
Disclosing Your Information
Depending on how you engage with me, I disclose your personal information in the following ways:
Service Providers – I use third-party software providers to assist me with providing the Site and Services. These providers assist with activities like cloud storage, email, video calls, website analytics, and tax preparation. Government agencies – If you engage me for tax preparation, I disclose information to the IRS as required to provide the Services. I will disclose personal information as required by law to comply with laws and to comply with legal obligations.
Business Transfers - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the business, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
Your Choices
If you would like to update or delete your personal information, please Contact Me.
If you use tax preparation services and use the recommended tax preparation software, you will have access to log into your account and edit, view, and download your information there for seven years.
We typically send transactional communications to you to provide our services. From time to time we may send you promotional communications like newsletters. You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in the body
of the email.
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse While I strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure and cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which I collected it including complying with legal obligations.
If you use tax preparation software to work with me, we both have access to your information for seven years through the software. If you need access to prior tax returns or related tax information, you can also request this information directly from the IRS
using IRS Form 4506.
Third Party Links and Applications
My website and applications may contain links to third-party websites or applications.
Other public websites and applications not owned or operated by me may reference me or link to our sites or resources. I do not control third-party services’ privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy notices prior to use.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Policy from time to time. I will update the Effective Date at the top of the page whenever we make updates to the Policy, and encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy please Contact Me at kate@my401kate.com.
California CalOPPA “Do Not Track”(“DNT”) Statement
Your browser settings may allow you to automatically transmit a “Do Not Track” signal to digital platforms or other online services you visit. Like many online services, I do not currently does alter practices if we receive a “Do Not Track” signal from a visitor’s
browser.