Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [August 27, 2026]

At Wise Owl Accounting, your privacy is of paramount important to us. We are committed to transparency regarding how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website. While we do not directly collect personal data from website visitors unless you voluntarily provide it though our contact form, this policy outlines how our site and trusted third-party services manage your information.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information You Provide:

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through forms on our website. This may include:

• First and Last Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Job Title/Company Name
• Physical or Mailing Address

You are under no obligation to provide personal details. If you choose not to share this information, we will not collect it.

Information Collected by Third-Party Services:

To deliver a secure, reliable online experience, we utilize reputable third-party tools, including GoDaddy (website hosting), and TrustedSite (security verification). These providers may automatically collect standard usage details, including:

• Demographic & Technical Data: Anonymized information such as IP addresses, browser types, general geographic locations, and site interaction patterns to help us analyze website performance.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Managed by our platform partners to enhance site security, functionality, and navigation. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies at any time, though some site features may be affected.

Data Protection & Security Standards:

Protecting your sensitive personal and financial data is a core priority. We adhere to applicable federal and state privacy standards, including:

• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

Information submitted through our website or third-party integrations is safeguarded using industry-standard security protocols. Internally, Wise Owl Accounting maintains strict data handling policies to protect confidentiality across all client records, internal systems, and authorized subcontractor workflows.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to external sites. Wise Owl Accounting is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you may visit.

Children's Privacy:

Our website is intended strictly for adults and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that a minor's information has been submitted inadvertently, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Your Rights & Choices:

You maintain full control over your information. You have the right to:

• Request access to or deletion of personal data submitted through our forms or managed via third-party integrations.
• Manage or disable cookie preferences directly through your browser settings.

For questions regarding your data or this policy, please contact us directly. You may also consult the privacy policies of GoDaddy and TrustedSite for details on their data practices.

Policy Updates & Change Log:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.