Privacy Policy
At BHATIA AND BHATIA CPAs, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and related professional services.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Taxpayer identification information
- Financial and accounting records
- Bank account information provided for accounting or tax purposes
- Business information
- Documents uploaded through client portals and document exchange systems
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services
- Prepare and file tax returns
- Communicate regarding services, appointments, deadlines, and document requests
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Maintain client records
- Meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
SMS Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, we may send communications regarding:
- Appointment reminders
- Tax return status updates
- Document requests
- Portal access information
- Bookkeeping and payroll support
- General client service communications
Message frequency varies based on your engagement with our firm.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for assistance.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with:
- Service providers assisting in delivering our professional services
- Government agencies when required by law
- Tax authorities and regulatory agencies when authorized by you or required by law
- Technology providers that support our secure client communication and document management systems
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect client information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and satisfy professional record retention requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections
- Request deletion where permitted by law
- Withdraw consent to communications