Notice of Personal Information Collection and Use

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In order to use this Site, you do not need to submit or provide any personal information. You may voluntarily provide us with personal information.

Personal information that you may submit or may otherwise be collected by Pooler CPA Group, LLC includes, without limitation:

• Personal details, contact details, and other identifiers, such as your name, physical address, email address, telephone and fax number

• Commercial information such as history and records of the products and services you have obtained from us and applicable terms and conditions, and credit or debit card information

• Internet or other electronic network activity information, such as unique personal identifies (e.g., IP address), browser or web history and preferences expressed through selection, viewing or purchase of goods, services and content, information regarding your interaction with our Site or advertisements, geolocation data, and other analytics

• System and application access data

• Professional, employment or recruitment related information, such as description of current position, job title, employer, and location, national identification number, social security number, driver’s license, financial information, information required under immigration laws (e.g., citizenship related data), information about your race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and gender.

Typically, personal information is used in the following circumstances:

• Registration for access to certain areas of the Site

• Subscribing to or ordering newsletters, media alerts and/or publications

• Submission of resumes or work history information for purposes of recruitment and/or employment

• Participation in bulletin boards, discussion or message forums

• Responding to quick surveys, quizzes, or benchmarking surveys

• Registration for events (e.g., webcasts or seminars) and conferences

• Registration for online services

• Contacting us for further information

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We do not intend to actively seek sensitive personal information (also known as special category personal data), except for in limited cases in connection with our recruitment or hiring activities. Sensitive personal information includes, without limitation, data related to race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical belief, trade union membership, medical or health information, sex life or sexual orientation or criminal record (including suspected criminal activities). By providing such sensitive personal information, you explicitly consent to Pooler CPA Group, LLC’s use of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy or as otherwise agreed upon at the time of disclosure.

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We may use the personal information you submit through the Site for Pooler CPA Group, LLC’s business purposes, including without limitation, to manage your requests, to improve the Site or services offered, to process payment, send you administrative information or notices, send you information about our services, events, and other relevant information, and any other purpose stated at the point of collection.

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If you apply for job openings through our Sites, we may use the personal information you submit to process and evaluate your application for employment and to communicate with you about employment opportunities. We may also retain and use this information to identify and communicate with you about future potential employment opportunities with us. If we elect to make an offer of employment, this information may become part of the employee file and may be used for other employment and work-related purposes.

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If we do not obtain your personal information directly from you, we may obtain it from the following sources: publicly available sources (public authorities, public websites, and social media), Pooler CPA Group, LLC existing or prospective personnel or their previous employers, educational institutions, contractors, vendors, suppliers, Pooler CPA Group, LLC member firms, subsidiaries, and newly acquired businesses. 

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Third-Party Sites and Social Media Applications

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The Site may facilitate certain links to third-party websites that are not operated under Pooler CPA Group, LLC privacy practices. This Privacy Policy does not address, and we are not responsible for, the privacy, information, or other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any web site or service to which the Site links. The inclusion of a link on the Site does not imply endorsement of the linked site or service by Pooler CPA Group, LLC or by our affiliates. Pooler CPA Group, LLC encourages you to carefully review each site’s privacy policy before disclosing any personally identifiable information.

This website may also host various blogs, forums, wikis and other social media applications or services that allow you to share content with other users (collectively “Social Media Applications”). Any personal information or other information that you contribute to any Social Media Applications can be read, collected, and used by other users of that Social Media Application over whom we have little or no control. Pooler CPA Group, LLC is not responsible for any third party’s use, misuse, or misappropriation of any personal information or other information that you contribute to any Social Media Application.

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Data Security

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The security of your personal information is important to us. We seek to use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the information we process. However, no method of transferring data over the Internet or storing electronic data is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use reasonable and appropriate means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. By using the Site, you acknowledge that the transmission of data over the internet is inherently insecure and assume all risks associated with such transmission. Further, you acknowledge and agree that Pooler CPA Group, LLC has no control over the security of data being transmitted over the internet.

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Data Integrity

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We process personal information only in ways compatible with the purpose for which it was collected, as subsequently authorized by the individual, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to be solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information and data that you provide and submit on the Site.

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Rights to Your Personal Information

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Depending on your jurisdiction or the jurisdiction in which the data was collected, you may be entitled to request details regarding personal information about you that we process and are in possession of. In such instances, we may provide you with the ability to submit a request for access, rectification, erasure, request a copy of your personal information, or to restrict or object to further processing.

You are solely responsible for verifying the ongoing accuracy of the personal information submitted through the Site. If you have an inquiry regarding the accuracy of personal information previously submitted, or have a request to modify such information, please contact us using the contact information below. We will take reasonable steps to permit individuals to correct, amend, or delete information that is demonstrated to be inaccurate. We may limit or deny access to personal information where providing such access would be unreasonably burdensome or inappropriate under the circumstances. All requests to access or change personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Visitors who choose to register with this Site may correct and update their user profiles or unsubscribe from certain communications at any time. Visitors who would like to access or change their profiles or would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact us.

You may have the right to request that we disclose to you information about the categories of personal information that we collected, categories of sources from which the personal information is collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information, the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information and the specific pieces of personal information we have collected. This Privacy Policy provides such information. If you have any questions regarding your personal information please contact us.

California residents have a right to opt-out of the “sale” (as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018) of your personal information. This right is applicable only to the extent that Pooler CPA Group, LLC is engaged in the sale of your personal information. Pooler CPA Group, LLC generally does not sell your personal information, however, there are circumstances where we share personal information with our third-party providers or others for which California residents may have the right to opt out.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights with respect to your personal information. To exercise any rights available to you under applicable data protection law, please contact us at spooler@poolercpa.com.

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Record Retention

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We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the intended purpose, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, regulation, professional standards or our document retention policies.

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Merger and Other Business Transitions

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In the event Pooler CPA Group, LLC goes through a business transition, such as a merger, or the acquisition or sale of a portion of its assets, your personal information may be among the assets transferred.

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Privacy Policy Changes

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Pooler CPA Group, LLC reserves the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time, as determined at Pooler CPA Group, LLC’s sole discretion, by publishing an update version on the Site. Pooler CPA Group, LLC encourages you to periodically review this Privacy Policy. You can access the most current version of this Privacy Policy on the Site.

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Children Privacy Protection

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This Site is not intentionally designed for or directed at children 13 years of age or younger. It is Pooler CPA Group, LLC’s policy to refrain from intentionally and knowingly collecting or maintaining personally identifiable information about children under the age of 13.