Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how IRS Tax Answers collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

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Quick Summary
  • We collect only the information necessary to provide our AI-powered tax assistance service

  • We never sell your personal information to third parties

  • Your data is encrypted and stored securely with industry-standard protections

  • You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide when using our service:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Account credentials (username, password)
  • Tax-related questions and inquiries submitted to Dexter AI
  • Payment information (processed securely through Authorize.Net)
  • Communications with our support team
  • Uploaded documents and IRS notices

Usage Information

Information automatically collected when you use our service:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our platform
  • Search queries and AI conversation history
  • Device information and screen resolution
  • Referral source and navigation patterns

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

  • Provide AI-powered tax assistance
  • Process and respond to inquiries
  • Manage your account and subscription

Improvement & Analytics

  • Improve Dexter AI accuracy
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Develop new features

Communication

  • Send service updates
  • Respond to support requests
  • Notify about account changes

Legal Compliance

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
3. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information

Your privacy is paramount. We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

Payment Processors

Authorize.Net processes payments securely. We do not store full credit card information.

Cloud Hosting

Our infrastructure is hosted on secure cloud servers with enterprise-grade security.

Analytics Services

We use analytics to understand how users interact with our platform (anonymized data only).

AI Model Providers

Dexter AI uses secure APIs to process your questions. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption

256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission and AES-256 encryption for data at rest.

Access Controls

Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for all team members.

Regular Audits

Quarterly security audits and penetration testing by independent security firms.

Secure Infrastructure

SOC 2 compliant hosting with automated backups and disaster recovery plans.

Important: While we implement robust security measures, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1

Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you.

2

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

3

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).

4

Right to Data Portability

Receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

5

Right to Opt-Out

Opt-out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing.

6

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Active Accounts

While your account is active, we retain all account data and conversation history to provide continuous service.

Closed Accounts

After account closure, we retain essential data for 90 days to allow for account recovery, then permanently delete all personal information unless legally required to retain it longer.

Legal Requirements

We may retain certain information longer if required by law, for tax purposes, or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements (typically 7 years for financial records).

7. International Data Transfers

IRS Tax Answers operates primarily in the United States. If you access our service from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR requirements:

  • We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers
  • You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
  • We process data based on lawful bases including consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

IRS Tax Answers

Privacy & Data Protection Team

Response Time:Within 48 hours

Important Disclaimer

IRS Tax Answers is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or any government agency.

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