Equity Tax (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the Equity Tax mobile application (“the App”), a platform designed to help users collect and organize tax-related information for filing in the United States.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you use the App and our related services.
If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using the App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account or use the App, you may provide:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Tax-related data (SSN/ITIN, income details, employer info, financial records)
Uploaded tax documents (forms, receipts, IDs, statements)
Other information required for tax preparation
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We may collect:
Device information (model, OS version, device identifiers)
Usage analytics (screens visited, time spent, app interactions)
Log data (IP address, timestamps, crashes, errors, performance data)
1.3 Third-Party Account Information
If you log in through services like Google, we receive the basic profile data you explicitly allow.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide tax data-collection and preparation services
Process and organize information for tax filing
Verify identity and secure your account
Improve the App’s functionality and user experience
Send notifications, support messages, and account alerts
Ensure legal, IRS, and compliance requirements
Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
We never sell your information to advertisers or data brokers. Ever.
3. Data Security
Here’s the simple version: we treat your tax data like something that should never leak.
All sensitive information is encrypted at rest and in transit
Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
Authentication and security controls protect your account
Encrypted backups and routine monitoring are in place
No system is 100% risk-free, but we follow industry standards to protect your data.
4. How We Share Information
We only share your data when necessary:
4.1 Service Providers
Trusted third-party services that help us operate the App (cloud hosting, authentication, analytics, payment processors).
They must follow strict confidentiality and security rules.
4.2 Tax Filing Partners
If you choose to file through our platform, we may share necessary data with IRS-authorized tax professionals or e-filing systems — only with your approval.
4.3 Legal Compliance
We may disclose data if required by:
Law
Court order
Government/IRS request
To enforce our rights or prevent fraud
We do not share information for advertising or marketing purposes.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your information
Request correction
Request deletion (where legally allowed)
Export or transfer your data
Withdraw permissions
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
6. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
7. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to:
Provide services
Meet legal, IRS, and regulatory requirements
Maintain audit, security, and compliance records
When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Third-Party Services & External Links
If the App includes third-party links or embedded services, we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Please review their policies separately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed on servers located outside your country of residence.
By using the App, you consent to these transfers under this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
If major changes occur, we will notify you through the App or email.