Elite Accounting & Financial Services Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 18, 2023

Introduction:
At Elite Accounting & Financial Services (“Elite,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we prioritize the security and privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you utilize our website, engage our accounting and financial services, or interact with us in any other way.

Information We Collect:

We gather personal information in various ways, including:

• Directly from you: This encompasses information provided through website forms, online accounts, email communication, consultations, and interactions with our staff. This may include your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security number, financial information, tax documents, and other personal details relevant to our services.
• Automatically: While you visit our website, we may automatically collect data regarding your browsing activity using cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device specifications, visited pages, time spent on our website, and clicked links.
• Third-party sources: With your consent, we may obtain information about you from third-party sources like public databases, background checks, and marketing partners.

How We Use Your Information:

We utilize your personal information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and fulfilling our accounting, financial, and tax services.
• Processing your payments and invoices.
• Communicating with you about your account and service requests.
• Responding to your inquiries and requests for information.
• Sending you newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about our services, with your consent.
• Analyzing website traffic and improving our website and services.
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements mandated by Washington State and federal regulations.

Disclosure of Your Information:

We may share your personal information with the following parties:

• Third-party service providers: We may collaborate with third-party service providers, such as data processing companies, technology providers, and marketing partners, to assist us in delivering our services. We carefully select and vet these service providers and contractually bind them to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
• Government agencies and regulatory authorities: We may disclose your information if required by Washington State law or to comply with legal process.
• Other individuals: We may disclose your information under limited circumstances, such as investigating potential fraud, illegal activity, or violations of our terms of use.

Your Choices and Rights:

Under Washington State law, you have several choices and rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your online account or by contacting us.
• Marketing Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us.
• Deletion Request: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. However, we may not be able to delete all information due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Data Security:

We take appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and other security technologies. However, no security system is foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your information.

International Transfers:

Your personal information may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries outside the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than the United States. We will take appropriate steps to ensure your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, including Washington State privacy laws.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including Washington State privacy laws, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant regulations.