Tax Notice Clarity

Cookie Policy

Effective as of August 27, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Tax Notice Clarity uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We believe in transparency, so this policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and authentication. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security cookies: Detect authentication abuses and protect user data
  • Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
  • Language cookies: Remember your language preferences
  • Theme cookies: Remember your display preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience.

  • Usage analytics: Track page views, time spent, and user journeys
  • Performance analytics: Monitor website performance and identify issues
  • Error tracking: Help us identify and fix technical problems

Analytics Data:

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data, and it's used solely to improve our service.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that also set cookies on your device. These services help us provide and improve our service:

  • Authentication providers: For secure login functionality
  • Payment processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe)
  • Analytics services: For website usage analytics
  • Content delivery networks: For fast, reliable content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

5. What We Don't Use

Our Commitment:

Tax Notice Clarity does not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or marketing purposes.

We specifically do NOT use:

  • Advertising cookies or pixels
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Cross-site tracking cookies
  • Behavioral targeting cookies
  • Marketing or promotional cookies

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Important Note:

Blocking essential cookies may prevent some features of our website from working properly, including login functionality and document uploads.

7. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
  • Android Chrome: Chrome menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
  • Other mobile browsers: Check your browser's help section

8. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication cookies: 30 days (or when you log out)
  • Preference cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 2 years (anonymized data only)

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

9. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookies containing sensitive information:

  • Secure cookies: Transmitted only over HTTPS connections
  • HttpOnly cookies: Cannot be accessed by JavaScript to prevent XSS attacks
  • SameSite cookies: Protection against CSRF attacks
  • Encrypted data: Sensitive information in cookies is encrypted

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:

  • We'll post the updated policy on this page
  • We'll update the "Effective Date" at the top
  • For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or website notice
  • Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

We'll respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 7 business days.