Effective Date: March 20, 2026
Heywood CPA, PLLC ("Heywood CPA") welcomes you and hopes you find our website and services helpful and useful.
Heywood CPA has adopted this Privacy Policy to help our website visitors, current and potential clients, and other business partners ("you" or "your") understand what Data we collect, how and why we do so, and what your rights are regarding that Data.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your Personal Information.
Personal Information means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual and is protected under data privacy and protection laws.
In this Privacy Policy, "Data" refers to all information collected that relates to you and your use of our website and services. Heywood CPA does not process Personal Information without your consent.
"Data" does not include anonymized or aggregated information that cannot identify an individual ("Anonymized Data"). We may use Anonymized Data for any legal purpose without attribution or compensation.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how Heywood CPA handles your Data, please contact us at info@heywoodcpa.com.
Many jurisdictions require that we disclose the lawful basis for processing your Data. In general, Heywood CPA's lawful basis is your specific consent or our contract with you.
By accessing or using our website or services, you consent to Heywood CPA's processing of your Data as described here. You may withdraw consent at any time; however, doing so may affect your ability to access or use our services.
When you enter into an engagement agreement with us, Heywood CPA will process your Data to fulfill the terms of that contract. We will cease processing once legal obligations or other lawful bases expire.
Heywood CPA does not knowingly collect Data from individuals under 18, except as required to provide services or by law.
If we become aware that we have collected Data from a person under 18, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us at info@heywoodcpa.com.
Heywood CPA never sells your Data and only processes it for legitimate, disclosed purposes.
1. Data Description: Includes name, email address, phone number, business name, and other contact details you provide when inquiring about or engaging our services.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing: Contract and consent.
3. Processing and Transfers: Accessible only to Heywood CPA and approved service providers under confidentiality obligations.
1. Data Description: Financial information, business records, and other data you provide as part of our professional services engagement.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing: Contract, service delivery, and legal obligations under professional standards.
3. Processing and Transfers: Strictly confidential and accessible only to Heywood CPA personnel and authorized agents. Protected under accountant-client privilege where applicable.
1. Data Description: Includes information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing: Legitimate interest in improving our website and services.
3. Processing and Transfers: May be shared with limited third parties for analytics purposes. You may opt out by emailing info@heywoodcpa.com.
1. Data Description: Processed through secure third-party payment providers. May include name, billing address, and limited payment card details.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing: Contract and legitimate interest.
3. Processing and Transfers: Used only to facilitate payment; Heywood CPA does not directly store payment card information.
Heywood CPA does not sell your Data. We may share Data in these limited circumstances:
Heywood CPA uses standard web technologies to improve website performance:
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Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@heywoodcpa.com. We may require identity verification before processing requests.
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your Data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Heywood CPA retains Data only as long as necessary for the stated purpose or as required by law and professional standards. Client engagement records are retained in accordance with CPA professional requirements and applicable statutes of limitations.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18 without parental consent.
Heywood CPA may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effect