Privacy Policy (California-Compliant)
Effective Date: [Jan. 1, 2024]
Last Updated: [Nov. 3, 2025]
1. Introduction
Lopez Tax 1040, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the personal data submitted through our inquiry form on www.tax1040.us, as well as your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
By submitting information through our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you submit our inquiry form:
Category Examples Purpose of Collection Identifiers Name, email address, phone number. To respond to inquiries or requests Internet or device information IP address, browser type, referring site. To improve website performance and security Other personal information Any message or details you include in your form submission. To communicate with you or provide requested services
We do not intentionally collect Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, or payment information through the inquiry form.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or requests
Communicate about tax preparation or related services
Improve our customer service and website functionality
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell or share your personal information for monetary or advertising purposes.
4. How We Share Information
We may share your information only with:
Authorized employees or contractors assisting in communication or service delivery
Third-party service providers (e.g., Squarespace, email hosting, analytics tools) that process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (e.g., for accounting or compliance).
6. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:
Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes, but you may still opt out of any future data sharing.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below. We will verify your identity before processing any request.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit some functionality.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date and post the new version on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Lopez Tax 1040, Inc.
3400 E 8 St. Ste 217
National City, CA 91950
📧 helpdesk@tax1040.us
📞 (619) 472-0416
11. “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”
Although Lopez Tax 1040, Inc. does not sell or share your information for profit, California residents may still submit a formal opt-out request by emailing helpdesk@tax1040.us with the subject line “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”