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Privacy Policy

Essential Accounting and Tax LLC

​Effective Date: 12/01/2025

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At Essential Accounting and Tax LLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you subscribe to our SMS service in compliance with The Campaign Registry (TCR) guidelines, as well as other applicable regulations.

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1. Information We Collect

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When you opt into our SMS communications, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Your name, phone number, and other details necessary to send SMS messages to you.

  • SMS Usage Data: Information related to the messages you receive, open rates, clicks, and any other interaction with SMS communications (such as responses or engagement with links).

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Marketing and Promotional Messages: Sending you offers, promotions, and updates about accounting and tax services.

  • Transactional Messages: Sending important information related to your account, tax deadlines, consultations, and service updates.

  • Customer Support: Providing support and responses to your inquiries or requests for services.

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3. Consent and Opt-In

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By providing your phone number and opting into our SMS service, you are consenting to receive marketing, promotional, and transactional SMS messages from Essential Accounting and Tax LLC. You acknowledge that giving consent is not a condition for purchasing any services or products.​

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Explicit Consent: You will be required to provide explicit consent (via opt-in) before we send any SMS communications, including marketing messages. This means you will be informed about what you are opting into, and we will not send you unsolicited messages.

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4. Message Frequency

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The frequency of messages will vary depending on your interaction with our business. You may receive SMS messages on the following occasions:

  • Promotions and discounts (periodically).

  • Transactional updates, such as tax reminders, deadlines, or appointment confirmations.

  • Customer service-related messages.

You can expect no more than 1 - 10 messages per month unless you engage with our services more frequently.

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5. Opt-Out and Unsubscribing

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You have the right to opt-out or unsubscribe from receiving SMS messages at any time. If you no longer wish to receive marketing or promotional SMS messages, simply reply with “STOP” to any message you receive.

  • After opting out, you will no longer receive marketing SMS messages but may continue to receive transactional messages related to services you’ve requested (e.g., appointment reminders or important service-related communications).

To opt-out of transactional messages, you must contact us directly via email or phone.

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6. Your Data Rights

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You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access your personal data, request corrections, or update your details at any time.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by opting out of our SMS program or contacting us directly.

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7. Data Security

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We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including your phone number, from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of electronic communication or storage can be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. Third-Party Services

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We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or share your personal information, including your phone number, with any third parties. Your information is used solely for the purpose of providing our services and communicating with you as authorized.

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9. Compliance with The Campaign Registry (TCR)

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We are fully compliant with The Campaign Registry (TCR) requirements for SMS messaging. This includes ensuring that:

  • Registration: Our SMS campaigns are properly registered with The Campaign Registry, identifying us as the sender.

  • Message Identification: Every message we send will clearly identify Essential Accounting and Tax LLC as the sender.

  • Opt-In and Opt-Out: We obtain your explicit consent before sending any marketing SMS and provide a clear, easy opt-out process via "STOP."

We also adhere to all industry standards for messaging compliance, including proper opt-in and opt-out processes, frequency limits, and message content.

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10. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any changes.

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11. Contact Us

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this SMS Privacy Policy, or if you wish to opt out of our SMS communications, please contact us at:

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Essential Accounting and Tax LLC

Email: office@essentialaccountingtax.com

Phone: (478) 449-5913

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