Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

B.Y. & S, CPAs, A Professional Corporation (“BY&S,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website byscpa.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site, contact us, or use features on the Site.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1) Information We Collect

A. Information you provide to us

We may collect information you choose to provide, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name (if provided)
• Message content and attachments (if you submit them)
• Service inquiry details (e.g., the “Service” dropdown selections)

B. Information collected automatically (cookies and usage data)

When you visit the Site, we (and service providers) may automatically collect:

• Device type, browser type, operating system
• IP address and approximate location (city/region-level)
• Pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages
• General website interaction data

This is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.

C. Information from embedded/third-party tools

The Site may include links, embedded widgets, scheduling tools, client portals, or content provided by third parties (for example, newsletter/article embeds). These third parties may collect information directly from you and may use cookies or similar technologies under their own privacy policies.

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide requested information about our services
• Schedule consultations and manage prospective client communications
• Improve the Site’s performance, usability, and content
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our rights
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• Service providers that help us operate the Site and our business (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email, forms processing)
• Professional and legal compliance as needed to comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful requests
• Business transfers if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (information may be transferred as part of that transaction)
• With your direction/consent when you request we share information

4) Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand how visitors use it. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

If we use analytics services (such as Google Analytics), those services may use cookies to collect usage information to help us analyze and improve the Site.

5) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

• respond to your request,
• maintain business records,
• comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations, and
• resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

6) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7) Important Note About Sensitive Tax/Financial Information

Please do not submit highly sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, full tax returns, or account credentials) through the general website contact form unless we have provided you a secure method to do so.

8) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9) California Privacy Notice (Burlingame, CA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request:

• access to the personal information we have about you,
• correction of inaccurate information,
• deletion of certain information, and
• information about our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Do Not Sell/Share: We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the manner defined by California law.

To submit a request, contact us using the information in Section 11. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.

10) External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing information.

11) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

B.Y. & S, CPAs, A Professional Corporation
851 Burlway Rd, Suite 523
Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: +1 (415) 361-0953
Email: info@byscpa.com

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