Privacy Policy - WealthCrest Financial

Privacy Policy

WealthCrest Financial, LLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

WealthCrest Financial, LLC is committed to protecting your personal, financial, and business information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, disclose, and retain information obtained through our website, Client Portal, and professional services.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal, financial, and business information necessary to provide services, including:

Personal Identification Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Social Security Number or ITIN
  • Driver license or state identification
  • Address, phone number, and email

Financial and Tax Information

  • W2, 1099, K1, 1098, and related tax documents
  • Income and expense records
  • Bank statements and routing numbers
  • Prior year tax returns
  • Refund related banking details
  • IRS transcripts

Business Information

  • Employer Identification Number
  • Business formation documents
  • Payroll records
  • Sales tax information

Credit Related Information

  • Credit reports
  • Dispute documentation
  • Debt and tradeline information

Technical and Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device identifiers
  • Portal login activity
  • Form submissions and uploads

Information is collected through secure forms, encrypted Client Portal uploads, communications, and authorized third party integrations.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Prepare and electronically file tax returns
  • Provide bookkeeping and payroll services
  • Assist with credit repair disputes
  • Register business entities
  • Facilitate refund transfers or bank products
  • Meet IRS and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Communicate appointment reminders and updates
  • Maintain internal records and audit trails
  • Improve website and portal functionality

We do not sell or rent personal information.

3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We operate in accordance with:

  • IRS Publication 4557
  • Internal Revenue Code Section 7216
  • Circular 230
  • Gramm Leach Bliley Act Safeguards Rule
  • Federal Trade Commission data protection standards
  • Applicable state privacy laws

We maintain a Written Information Security Plan and implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

Information may be shared with:

  • Authorized staff and contractors
  • Tax software providers
  • Banking institutions facilitating refund transfers
  • Credit bureaus for dispute processing
  • Payment processors
  • Government agencies when legally required
  • Legal authorities in response to lawful requests

All third parties are subject to confidentiality and security requirements.

5. Data Security

We implement layered safeguards including:

  • Encrypted cloud storage
  • Secure Client Portal access
  • Role based access controls
  • Multi factor authentication where applicable
  • Ongoing cybersecurity monitoring
  • Secure transmission protocols

No online transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain client information:

  • For a minimum of three years under IRS recordkeeping rules
  • As required by federal or state law
  • As necessary to provide services

Deletion requests may be submitted to [email protected], subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Bank Products and Refund Transfers

If you request a refund transfer or advance, required information will be shared with participating financial institutions.

  • Approval decisions are made solely by the financial institution
  • WealthCrest Financial does not control bank underwriting decisions or funding timelines

8. Electronic Communications and SMS

By providing contact information, you consent to receive electronic communications including:

  • Appointment reminders
  • Document requests
  • Compliance notices
  • Portal alerts
  • Service updates

If you opt into SMS, message and data rates may apply. You may opt out by replying STOP.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You may request:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion where legally permissible
  • A portable copy of your data
  • Removal from marketing communications

Identity verification may be required.

Requests may be sent to [email protected].

10. California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosure

If you are a California resident, you may request:

  • Disclosure of categories and specific personal information collected
  • Disclosure of business purposes for collecting information
  • Deletion of personal information where legally permissible
  • Correction of inaccurate information

We do not sell personal information. Certain financial records may be exempt from deletion under federal law including IRS and GLBA requirements.

11. Texas Data Privacy and Security Act Disclosure

Texas residents may request:

  • Confirmation of data processing
  • Access to personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion where legally permissible
  • A portable copy of personal data

We do not process sensitive data for targeted advertising or sale.

Requests require identity verification.

12. Non Public Personal Information Notice

In accordance with the Gramm Leach Bliley Act, we collect Non Public Personal Information from:

  • Information provided on tax forms and applications
  • Transactions with us or third parties
  • Credit bureaus and financial institutions when authorized

We restrict access to authorized personnel and maintain safeguards in compliance with federal standards.

We do not sell Non Public Personal Information.

13. Children's Privacy

  • Our services are intended for adults 18 years and older
  • We do not knowingly collect information from minors without verified consent

14. Third Party Platforms

We use secure third party systems including:

  • Client Portal platforms
  • Tax preparation software
  • Payment processors
  • Banking partners
  • Identity verification services

These platforms may store encrypted metadata necessary for service delivery.

15. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable secure login sessions
  • Maintain portal functionality
  • Improve website performance
  • Detect suspicious activity

Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

Required for website and portal operation.

Performance Cookies

Used for analytics and service improvement.

Functional Cookies

Remember user preferences.

Security Cookies

Used to detect fraud and unauthorized access.

You may manage cookies through browser settings, though certain features may be limited.

16. Incident Response and Breach Notification

In the event of a data security incident involving personal information, we will:

  • Investigate promptly
  • Secure affected systems
  • Take corrective action
  • Notify affected individuals where required by law
  • Comply with applicable reporting obligations

17. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Revisions will be posted on our website and Client Portal.

Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updates.

18. Contact Information

WealthCrest Financial, LLC

📧 [email protected]

📞 (972) 440-5152

🌐 www.WealthCrest-Financial.com

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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