Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 2024
Introduction
Benton Bray PLLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us via phone, email, or contact forms
- Schedule a consultation or appointment
- Engage our professional services
- Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
- Request information about our services
This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, business information, financial information, tax identification numbers, and other information necessary to provide accounting and tax services.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. We may also collect information about how you interact with our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our accounting and tax services
- Communicate with you about our services, appointments, and inquiries
- Process your transactions and manage your account
- Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
Professional Confidentiality
As Certified Public Accountants, we are bound by professional standards and ethical obligations regarding client confidentiality. We maintain strict confidentiality of all client information in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct and applicable state regulations.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Your Consent: We may disclose your information with your explicit consent
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., tax software, cloud storage, payment processors)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
- Professional Advisors: With attorneys, accountants, or other professional advisors when necessary
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. As a CPA firm, we are required to retain certain client records for specific periods as mandated by professional standards and applicable laws.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- The right to opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@BentonBray.com or call 425-827-8100.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
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 this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Benton Bray PLLC
3015 112th Ave NE, Ste. 210
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-827-8100
Email: info@BentonBray.com