Privacy Policy

At Arechiga & Associates, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with IRS regulations and California State laws.

Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of personal information in the course of providing our services. This includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, financial information, and other data necessary to provide accurate accounting and tax services.

We never share, trade, or otherwise sell personal information such as phone numbers, emails, or SMS consent to third parties.

Compliance with IRS Regulations

As an accounting and tax service provider, we are required to comply with all IRS regulations regarding the privacy and security of taxpayer information. We adhere to IRS Publication 4557, "Safeguarding Taxpayer Data," which includes requirements for securing and protecting taxpayer information.

We may contact you via SMS service only if you have provided written consent through the engagement letter. You have the right to Opt-Out of receiving SMS communications at any time.

Compliance with California State Laws

We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable state laws to ensure the protection of personal information. This includes providing California residents with the following rights:

Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, although we do not sell personal information.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period will be determined based on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it was collected.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this document.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Arechiga & Associates
Email: support@baytaxes.com
Address: 621 E Campbell Ave #19, Campbell, CA 95008

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.