Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 3, 2026
A&S Tax Preparation and Notary Services (“A&S,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information submitted through our website, tax professional interest forms, recruitment activities, training programs, and related communications.
By using our website or submitting information through our online forms, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you complete an online form, apply to become a tax professional, register for training, or communicate with our business.
Information collected may include:
First and last name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Tax preparation experience
PTIN registration status
Training availability and commitment
Professional interests and qualifications
Responses to application questions
Communication preferences and SMS consent records
Information voluntarily provided during interviews or onboarding
We may also collect limited technical information, such as browser type, device information, and website activity, when supported by our online platforms.
Our initial tax professional interest form does not request Social Security numbers, banking information, or tax return documents.
2. How We Use Your Information
A&S Tax Preparation and Notary Services may use collected information to:
Review and process tax professional interest forms.
Evaluate applicants for recruitment opportunities.
Schedule interviews and communicate with potential team members.
Provide information about virtual training programs.
Coordinate training registration and onboarding.
Communicate important training dates, requirements, and updates.
Set up approved tax professionals in applicable business systems.
Maintain accurate recruitment and business records.
Respond to questions and provide customer support.
Send promotional communications when appropriate consent has been provided.
Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes related to the services and opportunities described above.
3. SMS Text Messaging Communications
A&S Tax Preparation and Notary Services may offer applicants and interested individuals the option to receive text messages.
Non-Marketing Text Messages
With your consent, we may send text messages concerning:
Tax professional applications
Interview scheduling
Application status updates
Training schedules and reminders
Onboarding instructions
Account setup and credential notifications
Other administrative communications
Marketing and Promotional Text Messages
If you separately opt in to marketing communications, you may receive messages regarding:
Tax professional recruitment opportunities
Upcoming training programs
Special offers
Business announcements
Promotional updates
Marketing text message consent is voluntary and is not required as a condition of submitting an application or purchasing services.
Message Frequency and Charges
Message frequency may vary depending on your application status, training participation, and communication preferences.
Message and data rates may apply.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a message.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected].
Opting out of text messages does not prevent us from contacting you through other appropriate channels regarding your application or business relationship.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business.
These providers may include:
Customer relationship management platforms
Online form and website hosting providers
Email communication services
SMS messaging providers
Scheduling and appointment systems
Training and onboarding platforms
Other technology and administrative service providers
These providers may process information on our behalf to deliver the services we request.
We may also disclose personal information when required by applicable law, legal process, or government authorities.
SMS Privacy Protection
A&S Tax Preparation and Notary Services does not sell or share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent records with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Information may be shared with service providers solely to support communications on our behalf, subject to applicable restrictions.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
Access to applicant information is intended to be limited to authorized individuals and service providers with a legitimate business need.
Although we take reasonable precautions, no electronic storage system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
This may include maintaining records for:
Recruitment and application processing
Training and onboarding administration
Business operations
Legal and regulatory compliance
Dispute resolution and recordkeeping
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal obligations.
7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of certain personal information.
Withdraw consent to optional marketing communications.
Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP.
Ask questions about how your information is collected and used.
Certain requests may be subject to legal exceptions or recordkeeping requirements.
To submit a privacy-related request, contact us at [email protected].
8. Email Communications
We may communicate with applicants and tax professionals by email regarding applications, interviews, training schedules, onboarding, and other business matters.
Promotional emails, when sent, may include instructions for unsubscribing or updating communication preferences.
9. Third-Party Platforms and External Links
Our website, forms, and communications may use third-party technology platforms.
These platforms may process information on our behalf in accordance with their services and applicable agreements.
Our pages may also contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites operated independently by third parties.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external websites they visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our tax professional recruitment and training opportunities are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our tax professional interest form.
If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected through this form, we will take appropriate steps to address it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
A&S Tax Preparation and Notary Services may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in business operations, technology, legal requirements, or information-handling practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors and applicants to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
A&S Tax Preparation and Notary Services
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Email: [email protected]
We will review privacy-related inquiries and respond as appropriate under applicable law.