Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all personal information obtained from our clients during the course of providing professional services. As a CPA firm handling financial information, we comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements for safeguarding your nonpublic personal information. This commitment extends to all aspects of our client relationships.

Our commitment includes:

• Protection of Personal Information: We safeguard all personal and financial information provided to us during the engagement process.
• Limited Access: Your information is only shared with employees who need access to perform services on your behalf.
• Regulatory Compliance: We comply with all applicable state and federal privacy laws and maintain the professional standards required by CPA licensing boards.
• No Unauthorized Disclosure: We will not disclose your information to third parties without your prior written approval, except as required by law.
• Comprehensive Safeguards: We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information.
• Record Retention: Client records are retained for seven years following the completion of services, after which they are securely destroyed.

This commitment applies to all current and former clients of AD Singleton & Co, CPA, Inc.

This privacy policy applies to information collected through this website (adscpa.com) and describes how we handle any information you may provide to us online.

We are the sole owners of information collected on this site. We only have access to information that you voluntarily provide to us via email or other direct contact.

What We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Name and contact information when you email us
• Information you include in correspondence
• Documents uploaded through our secure client portal

How We Use Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide the services you've requested
• Contact you about services, updates, or policy changes
• Improve our services and website

What We Don't Do

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

You have the right to access and control your personal information. You may:

• Request Access: Ask what personal data we have about you, if any.
• Request Corrections: Ask us to correct or update your information.
• Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data from our systems.
• Opt Out: Request that we not contact you for non-essential communications.
• Express Concerns: Contact us with any concerns about how your data is being handled.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We take precautions to protect your information, both online and offline.

Online Security

• Our website uses SSL/HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Our secure client portal (powered by SecureFilePro) uses 256-bit encryption
• We use secure servers and infrastructure

Third-Party Service Providers

We use SecureFilePro, a third-party secure file transfer service, to exchange documents with clients. SecureFilePro maintains its own privacy and security practices. We select service providers who demonstrate commitment to data protection.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1798.82 and other applicable laws. Notification will be made in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay.

Offline Security

• Only employees who need access to perform their job functions have access to personally identifiable information
• Physical documents are stored in secure locations
• Electronic data is stored on encrypted, password-protected systems
• Documents are securely destroyed after the retention period