Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Northwest Accounting Group (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.nwaccountinggroup.com and when you engage with our services, in compliance with applicable federal and Washington State privacy laws.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Business or employer information
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Tax documents and financial data
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Payment and billing information
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Other personal or sensitive information shared through forms or consultations
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Operating system
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Referral source
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Pages visited and time spent on our site
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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
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You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
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Provide accounting, advisory, payroll, tax, or related services
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Process payments and send invoices
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Comply with legal obligations and enforce agreements
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Improve website performance and client experience
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Send service updates, reminders, or relevant marketing (opt-out available)
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
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Authorized employees and contractors
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Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT providers) who assist in business operations
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Government or regulatory authorities as required by law or tax compliance
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Legal counsel or advisors in the course of professional services
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All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4. Your Privacy Rights (Under Federal and WA Law)
As a resident of Washington and the United States, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we have collected about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Opt out of direct marketing communications
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Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
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File a complaint with regulatory authorities
To exercise these rights, contact us at: nw@nwaccountinggroup.com
5. Data Security
We implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to protect your data, no transmission method is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill our services or comply with legal, regulatory, or tax requirements.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Northwest Accounting Group
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 1760
Shelton, WA 98584
Physical Address:
601 W Railroad Ave, Ste 400
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone:
(360) 426-8262
Email:
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Washington State Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86), and Washington My Health My Data Act, as applicable.