{"id":113,"date":"2026-02-12T00:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T00:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tax.u-consults.com\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-02-12T21:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:04:43","slug":"privacy-data-security-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tax.u-consults.com\/fr\/privacy-data-security-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Politique de confidentialit\u00e9 et de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 des donn\u00e9es"},"content":{"rendered":"
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un plan de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de l'information \u00e9crit (WISP).<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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U-Consults services de Taxes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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U-Consults Tax Services is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of client information. This Written Information Security Plan (WISP) outlines the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards implemented to protect sensitive taxpayer data in compliance with applicable federal and state data protection standards, including IRS guidelines.<\/p>\n

This policy applies to all client information collected through our website, secure portal, tax intake forms, and tax preparation process.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Information We Collect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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To provide tax preparation and consultation services, we may collect:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full legal name<\/p>\n

Address and contact information<\/p>\n

Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN<\/p>\n

Date of birth<\/p>\n

Income documents (W-2, 1099, etc.)<\/p>\n

Business income and expense records<\/p>\n

Dependent information<\/p>\n

Prior-year tax returns<\/p>\n

Payment information<\/p>\n

Information is collected only when necessary to provide professional tax services.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How We Collect Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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Client information may be collected through:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Secure online intake forms<\/p>\n

Encrypted client portal uploads<\/p>\n

In-person document submission<\/p>\n

Virtual consultation sessions<\/p>\n

Sensitive information should never be sent by unsecured email or text message.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Administrative Safeguards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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U-Consults implements the following administrative controls:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Access to client data is limited to authorized personnel only<\/p>\n

Staff are trained in confidentiality and data protection procedures<\/p>\n

Client information is used solely for tax preparation and related services<\/p>\n

Confidential information is not shared without the client's authorization unless required by law<\/p>\n

Periodic review of data security procedures<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Technical Safeguards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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To protect electronic data, U-Consults uses:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Secure website encryption (HTTPS\/SSL)<\/p>\n

Password-protected client portals<\/p>\n

Secure hosting environment<\/p>\n

Firewall and security monitoring tools<\/p>\n

Strong password policies<\/p>\n

Limited administrator access<\/p>\n

Where applicable, multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be implemented.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Physical Safeguards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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Where physical documents are used:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paper documents are stored securely<\/p>\n

Access to physical files is restricted<\/p>\n

Sensitive documents are shredded when no longer required<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Data Retention & Disposal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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Client tax records are retained only for the period necessary to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When information is no longer required:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electronic files are securely deleted<\/p>\n

Physical documents are properly destroyed<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Incident Response Plan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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In the event of a suspected or confirmed data breach:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Immediate steps will be taken to contain the incident<\/p>\n

Affected systems will be secured<\/p>\n

Clients will be notified if required by law<\/p>\n

Appropriate authorities will be contacted if necessary<\/p>\n

Corrective actions will be implemented to prevent recurrence<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Client Responsibilities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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Clients are encouraged to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use strong passwords for portal access<\/p>\n

Avoid sharing login credentials<\/p>\n

Upload documents only through the secure portal<\/p>\n

Notify U-Consults immediately if suspicious activity is detected<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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No Guarantee of Outcomes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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While U-Consults maintains strict data protection standards, no system can guarantee absolute security. We implement reasonable and industry-aligned safeguards to reduce risk and protect client information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Updates to This Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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This WISP may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or operational procedures. Updates will be posted on this page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>

For questions regarding this Privacy & Data Security Policy:<\/p>

U-Consults services de Taxes<\/strong>
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Written Information Security Plan (WISP) U-Consults Tax Services Introduction U-Consults Tax Services is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of client information. This Written Information Security Plan (WISP) outlines the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards implemented to protect sensitive taxpayer data in compliance with applicable federal and state data protection standards, including IRS guidelines. This policy applies to all client information collected through our website, secure portal, tax intake forms, and tax preparation process. Information We Collect To provide tax preparation and consultation services, we may collect: Full legal name Address and contact information Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN Date of birth Income documents (W-2, 1099, etc.) Business income and expense records Dependent information Prior-year tax returns Payment information Information is collected only when necessary to provide professional tax services. How We Collect Information Client information may be collected through: Secure online intake forms Encrypted client portal uploads In-person document submission Virtual consultation sessions Sensitive information should never be sent by unsecured email or text message. Administrative Safeguards U-Consults implements the following administrative controls: Access to client data is limited to authorized personnel only Staff are trained in confidentiality and data protection procedures Client information is used solely for tax preparation and related services Confidential information is not shared without the client’s authorization unless required by law Periodic review of data security procedures Technical Safeguards To protect electronic data, U-Consults uses: Secure website encryption (HTTPS\/SSL) Password-protected client portals Secure hosting environment Firewall and security monitoring tools Strong password policies Limited administrator access Where applicable, multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be implemented. Physical Safeguards Where physical documents are used: Paper documents are stored securely Access to physical files is restricted Sensitive documents are shredded when no longer required Data Retention & Disposal Client tax records are retained only for the period necessary to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional requirements. When information is no longer required: Electronic files are securely deleted Physical documents are properly destroyed Incident Response Plan In the event of a suspected or confirmed data breach: Immediate steps will be taken to contain the incident Affected systems will be secured Clients will be notified if required by law Appropriate authorities will be contacted if necessary Corrective actions will be implemented to prevent recurrence Client Responsibilities Clients are encouraged to: Use strong passwords for portal access Avoid sharing login credentials Upload documents only through the secure portal Notify U-Consults immediately if suspicious activity is detected No Guarantee of Outcomes While U-Consults maintains strict data protection standards, no system can guarantee absolute security. We implement reasonable and industry-aligned safeguards to reduce risk and protect client information. Updates to This Policy This WISP may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or operational procedures. Updates will be posted on this page. 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