1. Introduction
Valenzuela CPA, PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at valcpa.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect the following information:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if you choose to provide it)
- The contents of your message
This information is transmitted directly to our firm via email. We do not store your contact form submissions in a database on our servers.
b. Information Collected Automatically
We use Vercel Web Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to collect anonymous, aggregate data about how visitors use our Site. This may include:
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Browser type and operating system
- General geographic location (country or region level)
- Device type
Vercel Web Analytics does not use cookies, does not track individual users across sessions, and does not collect personally identifiable information. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our services
- To understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve its content and functionality
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to host our Site and deliver contact form submissions to us via email. These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. We do not track individual users across websites or sessions. Our analytics solution is cookieless and privacy-focused.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained in our email systems for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, maintain our business records, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Aggregated analytics data is retained by our analytics provider in accordance with their data retention policies.
7. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: