ACCUTAX FIRM COOKIE POLICY

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Introduction and Overview
Please check periodically for updates to our Cookie Policy.

As detailed in the “Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies” section of our Privacy Statement, AccuTax Firm and its affiliated entities (referred to collectively as “AccuTax”), as well as third-party partners and service providers working with AccuTax, utilize cookies and similar technologies (referred to as “Cookies,” as explained in the “What Cookies Are” section below) across our websites, products, mobile applications, co-branded services, and applications (collectively, the “Services”).

This Cookie Policy is intended to provide insights into how we employ Cookies and other similar tracking technologies in connection with Services that link to this Cookie Policy. For a comprehensive understanding of how we safeguard your privacy in relation to Cookies and other data, please consult our [Privacy Statement](insert privacy statement link).

What Cookies Are
A ‘cookie’ is a compact file generated by a website and stored on your device. Typically, Cookies consist of an alphanumeric string that uniquely identifies your device, though they may contain other data. Cookies serve various functions, including helping to retain your preferences and facilitating the operation of our Services.

There are multiple categories of Cookies:

• Persistent, permanent, or session:

  • Persistent and permanent Cookies remain on your device even after you go offline. These cookies persist on your device until manual deletion or as specified by the duration in the Cookie file.
  • Session Cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

• Cookies can also be first-party or third-party:

  • First-party Cookies are set by AccuTax.
  • Third-party Cookies are set by our partners, vendors, and other third parties. AccuTax does not control the collection or subsequent use of data by third parties employing Third-party Cookies.

• We also categorize Cookies based on whether they are “Essential,” “Functional,” “Improved Performance,” or “Advertising”:

  • Essential Cookies are essential for the technical operation of our Services (e.g., enabling navigation on a website and using its features).
  • Functional Cookies enhance the usability of an online service by recalling your selections (e.g., language, region, login information, etc.).
  • Improved Performance Cookies gather data about the performance of an online service, such as visitor numbers, time spent on a website, and error messages. This allows us to perform analytics and offer more personalized services.
  • Advertising Cookies permit us and our advertising network partners to exhibit personalized advertisements to you.

Under this Cookie Policy, we also consider other tracking technologies, such as HTML5 Local Storage, web beacons (also known as single-pixel gifs), pixels, Flash cookies (also referred to as “local shared objects” or “LSOs”), and similar methods, as “Cookies.” Flash cookies, specifically, represent another technology from Adobe that delivers cookie-like functionality. They can store data on your device, outside of your browser. Flash Cookies may be employed in specific cases where Flash is used for content such as video clips or animations.

How AccuTax Firm Utilizes Cookies
We employ Cookies for numerous purposes, including, but not limited to:

• Safeguarding your information and enhancing the security of our Services.
• Facilitating your registration for our Services.
• Understanding your interests and requirements.
• Identifying beneficial features and enhancing our Services.
• Recognizing your device, network, or browser over time or linking IP addresses, mobile devices, and other technologies to determine if multiple devices correspond to the same user or account.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns.
• Displaying advertisements on our Services or regulating our advertising on other websites, in compliance with the Digital Advertising Alliance Principles.

AccuTax also collaborates with advertising networks and other third-party partners, including social media firms, employing Cookies on our Services. This may result in co-branded Services. Third-party partners may establish Cookies on both our Services and unaffiliated websites to serve ads that align with your activity on our Services and your interests.

We incorporate Cookies in our promotional emails or newsletters to ascertain whether you open and engage with them, helping us supply content that you may find useful and informative.

Types of Cookies Used
Cookie List
A cookie is a minor data file (text file) that a website requests your browser to store on your device when you visit the site. It retains information about you, such as your language preference or login details. These cookies are set by us and are referred to as first-party cookies. Additionally, we utilize third-party cookies, which originate from a domain distinct from the website you are visiting, for our advertising and marketing endeavors. Specifically, we utilize cookies and other tracking technologies for the subsequent purposes:

Targeting Cookies
These Cookies may be established through our site by our advertising partners. They might be employed by these firms to build a profile of your interests and present pertinent advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but rely on unique identifiers of your browser and internet device. If you opt not to allow these Cookies, you may encounter less personalized advertising.

Targeting Cookies
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies Used | Lifespan

• www.linkedin.com | bscookie | Third Party | 731 days
• shop.pe | addshoppers.com, addshoppers | Third Party | 31 days, 30 days
• accutaxfirm.com | addshoppers.com, _fbp | Third Party | 31 days, 90 days
• facebook.com | fr | Third Party | 90 days
• www.facebook.com | (No specific Cookies) | Third Party | Session
• doubleclick.net | test_cookie | Third Party | A few seconds
• linkedin.com | AnalyticsSyncHistory, UserMatchHistory, bcookie, lang, lidc | Third Party | 30 days, 30 days, 731 days, Session, 1 day
• ads.linkedin.com | lang | Third Party | Session

Performance Cookies
These Cookies enable us to count visits and traffic sources, allowing us to measure and improve our site’s performance. They help us identify the most and least popular pages and track how visitors navigate the site. All data collected by these Cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. By not permitting these Cookies, we won’t be able to track when you visit our site and monitor its performance.

Performance Cookies
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies Used | Lifespan

• accutaxfirm.com | _ga, _gid, _gat_UA-168004444-1 | First Party | 730 days, 1 day, a few seconds

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These Cookies are indispensable for the website’s operation and cannot be deactivated in our systems. They are generally set in response to actions you take, which amount to service requests, such as configuring privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Although you can configure your browser to block or alert you about these Cookies, doing so may cause certain parts of the site to cease functioning. These Cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies Used | Lifespan

• accutaxfirm.com | OptanonConsent, OptanonAlertBoxClosed | First Party | 365 days, 365 days

Controlling Cookies
Please be aware that even if you opt out of Cookies or interest-based advertising, you will continue to receive advertisements, albeit non-personalized. Furthermore, if you opt out and subsequently delete your Cookies, switch to a different browser, or employ a new or different device, you may need to reset your Cookie preferences.

Controlling Cookies on Our Services
When you visit our website, we store Cookies on your browser to gather information. This information may pertain to you, your preferences, or your device and is predominantly utilized to ensure that the site functions as expected and provide a more personalized web experience. However, you have the option to disallow specific categories of Cookies, which might affect your experience of the site and the services we can deliver. To manage your Cookie preferences, kindly follow this [Cookies Settings](insert link) link or locate it at the bottom of our websites.

Most devices and internet browsers are configured to automatically accept Cookies. Instructions on altering your browser settings to opt out of Cookies can be found within your browser settings. If you employ various devices to access our Services, you must ensure that each device’s browser aligns with your Cookie preferences.

Most mobile operating systems offer settings to limit ad tracking linked to the device ID that may be shared with us. For more information, refer to the help center of your mobile operating system.

For comprehensive insights into Cookies, including how to view the Cookies that have been set and how to manage and delete them, you can visit [link to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie], [link to www.allaboutcookies.org], or [link to www.aboutcookies.org]. Please note that AccuTax Firm is not affiliated with these third-party websites and is not responsible for their content.

Please note that not all browsers support the removal of Flash Cookies. You can limit or block Flash Cookies via the Adobe website. Links for doing so are included below. As with any Cookie, if you restrict Flash Cookies, certain features of our Services may become inaccessible.

Resources for Controlling Third-Party Cookies:
The subsequent websites provide options for opting out of tracking through specific third-party advertising and analytics Cookies:

• For Users in the US: [link to https://preferences-mgr.truste.com/]
• For Users in the EU: [link to https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/]
• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance’s or Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out pages.
• For users in the UK or France, please visit [link to https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/]
• For users in Canada, please visit [link to https://youradchoices.ca/]
• Click here to opt-out of targeted ads on Facebook.
• Click here to opt-out of Google Analytics for display advertising or to customize Google Display Network ads.
• Google Analytics: [link to https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout] (requires installation of a browser add-on)

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