Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. Cookies help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain features.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Tax Guy, Inc. uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in securely across our website and subdomains
- Security: To protect your account and prevent unauthorized access
- Session Management: To maintain your session while using our services
- User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__session | General user session authentication | 7 days |
__user_session | Client portal session authentication | 7 days |
__admin_session | Admin portal session authentication | 7 days |
Cookie Attributes
All our session cookies have the following security attributes:
- Domain: Set to
.taxguyinc.comto enable secure cross-subdomain authentication - HttpOnly: Enabled to prevent JavaScript access (protects against XSS attacks)
- Secure: Enabled to ensure cookies are only sent over HTTPS connections
- SameSite: Set to
Laxto provide CSRF protection while allowing cross-site navigation
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use the following third-party services that set cookies:
- Google Analytics: If enabled, for website analytics and performance monitoring
- Firebase: For authentication and secure data storage (essential for service functionality)
- Square: For payment processing (only when making payments)
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these services.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website, including the ability to log in and access your account.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Your preferences will be saved and remembered for future visits.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@taxguyinc.com
Phone: 415-235-5252
Address: 3906 160th st NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.