Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Stride CPA Group PLLC ("Stride," "we," "us" or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information obtained through this website. By using the website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This policy applies only to information collected through this website. Information you provide to us as a client in connection with professional services is also governed by our engagement letters and the professional confidentiality standards that apply to certified public accountants.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide: when you complete a contact form, request a consultation or email us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company name and any details you choose to include in your message.

Information collected automatically: like most websites, we may collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website and the date and time of your visit. This information is used in aggregate to understand how the website is used and to improve it.

Please do not send Social Security numbers, tax documents, account numbers or other sensitive financial information through the website contact form or regular email. Clients should use our secure client portal for exchanging confidential documents.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, provide and improve our services, operate and secure the website, comply with legal and professional obligations, and communicate with you about matters you have requested.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and measure site performance. We may use third-party analytics services that collect information about website usage on our behalf. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website or our business, and who are obligated to keep it confidential; when required by law, regulation, subpoena or court order; to protect the rights, property or safety of Stride, our clients or others; or in connection with a merger, acquisition or transfer of all or part of our practice.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including client portal, payment and affiliated company websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

7. Data Security

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

8. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to meet our professional, legal and regulatory requirements, and to resolve disputes.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Your Choices

You may request access to, correction of or deletion of personal information you have submitted through the website, subject to our legal and professional record-keeping obligations. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the instructions in the message or by contacting us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Stride CPA Group PLLC at one of our offices: 9465 E Ironwood Square Drive #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 491-3900; or 1425 S Higley Road, #106, Gilbert, AZ 85296, (480) 558-2007.