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Privacy Policy for Websites

At Global Financial & Information Services LLC dba Expat Tax Service & Far North Tax Service ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal and financial information when you use our tax preparation services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services. 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: A. Personal Information - Name, address, email, phone number, and date of birth - Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) - Financial information (income, deductions, credits, bank account details for refunds) - Employment and tax-related documents (W-2s, 1099s, etc.) B. Non-Personal Information - Browser type, IP address, device information - Cookies and t...

Storage of Tax Return Data Outside the United States Policy

1. Purpose To ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations and safeguard sensitive taxpayer information, Global Financial Information & Services strictly prohibits the storage, processing, or transmission of tax return data outside the United States. 2. Policy Statement Unless the Taxpayer requests otherwise by written request (see Storing Tax Payer Data Outside of the US Policy), all tax return data collected, processed, or maintained by Global Financial Information & Services must be stored exclusively within U.S.-based data centers or infrastructure. No such data may be transferred, backed up, or accessed from servers or systems located outside the United States unless explicitly authorized under applicable laws (e.g., IRS requirements or written consent from the taxpayer). 3. Scope This policy applies to: - All tax return data (including but not limited to federal, state, and local filings). - Any electronic or physical records containing taxpayer personally ide...