Privacy Policy – IRS.com

This Privacy Policy describes how IRS.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website. By using IRS.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit IRS.com, we automatically collect certain technical information about your visit, including:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URL (the page you came from)
Pages visited on IRS.com and time spent on each page
Date and time of your visit
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through server logs and third-party analytics tools (see below). It is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site and to improve our content.

Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to access content on IRS.com. If you contact us through a contact form or email, we will collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

IRS.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site and understand how visitors interact with our content. Types of cookies used include:

Essential cookies — necessary for the site to function properly
Analytics cookies — used to collect aggregate data about site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies — placed by our affiliate partners to track referrals and measure conversions

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visits. This data is used solely to improve our content and site experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Partners

IRS.com works with affiliate partners (such as tax software companies and financial service providers). When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner may place cookies on your browser to track whether you complete a purchase or sign-up. These cookies are subject to the affiliate partner's own privacy policy. IRS.com does not receive or store personal information from these tracking interactions.

Advertising

We may display advertising on IRS.com served by third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and improve IRS.com
Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and navigation
Respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms or email
Monitor for and protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information to build individual profiles for advertising purposes.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics default settings. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Server logs are typically retained for 30–90 days.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). EU and UK residents may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

IRS.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of IRS.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the contact page on this website.