Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CryptoForms ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email address (for waitlist signups and communications)
• Name and contact information (for service quotes and CPA applications)
• Professional information (for CPA partner program)
• Transaction data (for manual tax analysis services)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website
• Analytics data via Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services
• To communicate about your account, services, or inquiries
• To send product updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To process payments and fulfill service requests
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Bank-level encryption (AES-256) for data at rest
• TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• SOC 2 Type II compliance (in progress)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our services (e.g., payment processors, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cryptoforms.io

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:

• Waitlist signups: Until platform launch + 1 year
• Service records: 7 years (IRS requirement)
• Marketing data: Until you opt out + 30 days
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and services integrate with:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Stripe (payment processing)
• Firebase (database and authentication)
• Vercel (hosting and infrastructure)

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Adequate data protection measures

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification (for significant changes)

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us:

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Consent (for marketing communications)
• Contract performance (for services)
• Legitimate interests (for analytics and improvements)
• Legal obligations (for compliance)

15. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to equal service and price

Note: We do not sell personal information.