{"id":2789,"date":"2025-11-17T05:14:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789"},"modified":"2025-11-24T23:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:52:08","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2789\" class=\"elementor elementor-2789\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08cdd2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08cdd2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f416af1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f416af1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  \/* ===== EPIC TAXCARE \u2013 Privacy Policy Page Styles ===== *\/\r\n  .epic-privacy-page {\r\n    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, sans-serif;\r\n    color: #1f2933;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    max-width: 900px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    padding: 40px 20px 60px;\r\n    font-size: 0.98rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page h1,\r\n  .epic-privacy-page h2,\r\n  .epic-privacy-page h3 {\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #0b2557;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0.4em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page h1 {\r\n    font-size: 2.2rem;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0.3em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page h2 {\r\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n    margin-top: 26px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page h3 {\r\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\r\n    margin-top: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-pill {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-size: 0.78rem;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n    padding: 4px 10px;\r\n    border-radius: 999px;\r\n    background: #e3edff;\r\n    color: #102a43;\r\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-meta {\r\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    color: #6b7280;\r\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page p {\r\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page ul {\r\n    margin: 8px 0 12px 20px;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page li {\r\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-note {\r\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n    color: #6b7280;\r\n    margin-top: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page a {\r\n    color: #0b7285;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-page a:hover {\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .epic-privacy-copy {\r\n    margin-top: 40px;\r\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n    color: #9fb3c8;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    border-top: 1px solid #d8e2ec;\r\n    padding-top: 16px;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"epic-privacy-page\">\r\n  <span class=\"epic-privacy-pill\">Privacy Policy<\/span>\r\n  <h1>EPIC TAXCARE Privacy Policy<\/h1>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"epic-privacy-meta\">\r\n    Last updated: January 1, 2025\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    At <strong>EPIC TAXCARE<\/strong> (<em>&ldquo;we,&rdquo; &ldquo;us,&rdquo; or &ldquo;our&rdquo;<\/em>), we respect your\r\n    privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use,\r\n    disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and when you use our tax, accounting, payroll,\r\n    and related services.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"epic-privacy-note\">\r\n    This policy is intended as a general description of our practices and does not replace any written engagement letter\r\n    or disclosures provided to you as a client. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult an attorney.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>1. Who We Are<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    EPIC TAXCARE is a tax and accounting practice located in Plano, Texas.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p>\r\n    <strong>Office Address:<\/strong><br>\r\n    EPIC TAXCARE<br>\r\n    4740 14th St, Suite T-302<br>\r\n    Plano, TX 75074\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p>\r\n    <strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+12148070007\">(214) 807-0007<\/a><br>\r\n    <strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:tariq@epictaxcare.com\">tariq@epictaxcare.com<\/a>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\r\n  <p>We may collect the following types of information:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>2.1 Information You Provide to Us<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Contact details (name, address, email, phone number).<\/li>\r\n    <li>Tax and financial information (income, deductions, Social Security numbers, EINs, bank and brokerage details, etc.).<\/li>\r\n    <li>Business information (entity type, ownership details, payroll and bookkeeping data).<\/li>\r\n    <li>Documents you upload or send to us (W-2s, 1099s, tax notices, financial statements, and other supporting records).<\/li>\r\n    <li>Information you provide when you schedule an appointment or complete a contact form.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h3>2.2 Information Collected Automatically<\/h3>\r\n  <p>\r\n    When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the site, such as:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>IP address, browser type, and operating system.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on our site.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Referring website or search terms.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve your experience.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>3. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\r\n  <p>We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:<\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Providing tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and advisory services.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Preparing and filing federal, state, and local tax returns and related forms.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Responding to your questions, requests, and support inquiries.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Communicating with you about appointments, deadlines, and important updates.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Maintaining our internal records and practice management systems.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Improving our website, services, and client experience.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Complying with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h2>4. How We Share Your Information<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Service providers:<\/strong> With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our business,\r\n      such as secure document portals (e.g., SmartVault), scheduling tools, email providers, and technology platforms.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Tax authorities and agencies:<\/strong> With the IRS, state, and local tax authorities as necessary to file\r\n      your returns, respond to notices, or comply with legal requirements.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Professional advisers:<\/strong> With attorneys, financial advisers, or other professionals when you request\r\n      or authorize such collaboration.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Legal and compliance:<\/strong> When required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect our rights,\r\n      property, or safety, or that of our clients or others.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>With your consent:<\/strong> In any other situation where you have given us explicit permission to share your information.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h2>5. Use of Third-Party Platforms<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We may use third-party platforms for secure document storage and sharing, appointment scheduling, and payment processing.\r\n    These services have their own privacy and security practices, which we encourage you to review:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Secure client portal (e.g., SmartVault or similar services).<\/li>\r\n    <li>Online booking or calendar tools.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Online invoicing or payment systems, where applicable.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We share only the information necessary for these services to perform their functions.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>6. Data Security<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.\r\n    These steps may include:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Using secure, password-protected systems and portals.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Limiting access to client data to authorized personnel.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Using encryption and secure connections (HTTPS) where appropriate.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>\r\n    However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive\r\n    to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>7. Data Retention<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services to you, to comply with legal and regulatory\r\n    requirements, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Tax and accounting records may be retained for\r\n    extended periods in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>8. Your Choices and Rights<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Requesting access to the information we hold about you.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Requesting corrections or updates to inaccurate information.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Requesting that we limit or stop certain uses of your information, where possible.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>\r\n    To exercise these rights or to ask questions about your information, please contact us using the details below.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Remember your preferences.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Understand how visitors use our website.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Improve performance and user experience.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>\r\n    You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some\r\n    parts of our website may not function properly without cookies.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>10. Children&rsquo;s Privacy<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.\r\n    If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>11. Links to Other Websites<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or\r\n    privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>12. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws.\r\n    When we do, we will revise the &ldquo;Last updated&rdquo; date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website\r\n    or services after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>13. How to Contact Us<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p>\r\n    <strong>EPIC TAXCARE<\/strong><br>\r\n    4740 14th St, Suite T-302<br>\r\n    Plano, TX 75074<br>\r\n    Phone: <a href=\"tel:+12148070007\">(214) 807-0007<\/a><br>\r\n    Email: <a href=\"mailto:tariq@epictaxcare.com\">tariq@epictaxcare.com<\/a>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>14. SMS Communications &amp; Consent<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    Your privacy is important to us. Your phone number and SMS consent will not be shared with any third parties or\r\n    affiliates for marketing purposes.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p>\r\n    By providing your phone number and consenting to receive SMS messages from Prime Tax and Accounting,\r\n    you agree to receive SMS messages (for example, promotional offers, appointment reminders, and important updates).\r\n    Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p>\r\n    To opt-out, reply <strong>STOP<\/strong>. For assistance, reply <strong>HELP<\/strong>.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <p>\r\n    For more details, please review our full\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    and\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"epic-privacy-note\">\r\n    This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. You should consult with\r\n    a qualified attorney to ensure that your privacy practices and disclosures comply with applicable laws.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"epic-privacy-copy\">\r\n    &copy; 2025 EPIC TAXCARE. All rights reserved.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy EPIC TAXCARE Privacy Policy Last updated: January 1, 2025 At EPIC TAXCARE (&ldquo;we,&rdquo; &ldquo;us,&rdquo; or &ldquo;our&rdquo;), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and when you use our tax, accounting,[&#8230;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2789","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Privacy Policy - EPIC TAXCARE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Privacy Policy - EPIC TAXCARE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Privacy Policy EPIC TAXCARE Privacy Policy Last updated: January 1, 2025 At EPIC TAXCARE (&ldquo;we,&rdquo; &ldquo;us,&rdquo; or &ldquo;our&rdquo;), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and when you use our tax, accounting,[...]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"EPIC TAXCARE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-11-24T23:52:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/?page_id=2789\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/?page_id=2789\",\"name\":\"Privacy Policy - EPIC TAXCARE\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-17T05:14:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-11-24T23:52:08+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/?page_id=2789#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/?page_id=2789\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/?page_id=2789#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Privacy Policy\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"EPIC TAXCARE\",\"description\":\"It&#039;s not a name, it&#039;s a promise\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/epictaxcare.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Privacy Policy - EPIC TAXCARE","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Privacy Policy - EPIC TAXCARE","og_description":"Privacy Policy EPIC TAXCARE Privacy Policy Last updated: January 1, 2025 At EPIC TAXCARE (&ldquo;we,&rdquo; &ldquo;us,&rdquo; or &ldquo;our&rdquo;), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and when you use our tax, accounting,[...]","og_url":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789","og_site_name":"EPIC TAXCARE","article_modified_time":"2025-11-24T23:52:08+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789","url":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789","name":"Privacy Policy - EPIC TAXCARE","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/#website"},"datePublished":"2025-11-17T05:14:20+00:00","dateModified":"2025-11-24T23:52:08+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?page_id=2789#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Privacy Policy"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/","name":"EPIC TAXCARE","description":"It&#039;s not a name, it&#039;s a promise","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2789"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2895,"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2789\/revisions\/2895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/epictaxcare.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}