Who we are
Our website address is: https://taxassistph.com.
At Tax Assist PH, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our tax preparation services, visit our website, or interact with us in any way. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Comments
When users leave comments on the Tax Assist PH website, the information provided in the comment form, along with the user’s IP address and browser details, is collected. This information is used to identify and prevent spam and ensure a safe and secure browsing experience for all visitors.
Additionally, an anonymized hash created from the user’s email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify if a linked profile exists. For details on how Gravatar handles user data, please refer to their Privacy Policy. Once a comment is approved, any associated Gravatar profile picture will be publicly displayed alongside the comment.
Media
When uploading images to the Tax Assist PH website, ensure that the images do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location information from images shared publicly. For security and privacy, we recommend removing location metadata from images before uploading.
Cookies
When leaving a comment on the Tax Assist PH website, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is designed for convenience, allowing you to avoid re-entering these details for future comments. These cookies will remain active for one year.
For visitors accessing our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and will be discarded as soon as you close your browser.
When logging in, additional cookies are set to save your login details and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preferences cookies last for one year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out of your account will automatically remove these cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, another cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not include any personal data and only records the ID of the post you edited. It will expire after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on the Tax Assist PH website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor accessed the external website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, incorporate third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content. This may include tracking your interactions if you have an account and are logged into that external website. For more details, please refer to the respective privacy policies of those websites.
Who we share your data with
When requesting a password reset, the IP address associated with the request will be included in the reset email. This is for security purposes and to ensure the authenticity of the request.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows follow-up comments to be recognized and approved automatically without requiring manual moderation.
For registered users, personal information provided in their profiles is securely stored. Users have the ability to view, update, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username, which cannot be changed. Authorized website administrators also have access to this information and can make necessary updates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
What rights you have over your data
Users with accounts or those who have left comments on this site can request an exported file containing the personal data stored, including any information previously provided. Additionally, a request can be made to delete any personal data held. However, certain data may be retained as required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Comments submitted by visitors may be processed through an automated system to detect and filter spam, ensuring a secure and user-friendly experience on the site.