1. Who we are

Curious JP Tax Service LLC, d/b/a Curious JP Accounting and Tax Services LLC ("we") is an accounting and tax firm and an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA). Contact: Virginia · (703) 340-4074 · curiousjptaxservice08@gmail.com.

2. Information we collect

Information you send through our form, phone, email or WhatsApp: name, phone, email, service of interest and message.

To provide our services we may receive sensitive financial and tax information (such as SSN or ITIN, identity documents, W-2 and 1099 forms, bank and dependent information). This is received through secure channels and should never be sent through this website's form.

Technical data such as IP address, browser and pages visited, logged automatically by our hosting provider for security and operation.

3. How we use your information

To respond to you, schedule appointments, prepare and file returns, process ITIN applications, provide bookkeeping services, meet legal obligations and protect our systems. We do not sell your personal information or use it for targeted advertising.

4. Tax return information (IRC §7216)

Under 26 U.S.C. §7216 and its regulations, we do not use or disclose your tax return information for any purpose other than preparing your return without your prior written consent, except as permitted by law.

5. How we protect your data

We maintain a written information security program under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the FTC Safeguards Rule, following IRS Publication 4557: limited access, encryption, two-factor authentication on the client portal and confidentiality obligations. No system is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information.

6. Who we share information with

The IRS and state tax agencies to file on your behalf; providers that help us operate (website hosting, form delivery, Google Maps, the MyTaxOffice app by On-Line Taxes Inc., and payment platforms such as Venmo, Cash App and PayPal), each governed by its own policies; and when required by law or a competent authority.

7. Text messages and WhatsApp

We only message you if you contact us or give consent. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. We do not share your mobile number with third parties for marketing.

8. Cookies

This site uses only essential cookies. The embedded Google Map may set Google's own cookies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

9. Record retention

We keep records as long as the law requires (for example, preparers must keep copies or lists of returns for at least 3 years under IRC §6107) and then destroy them securely.

10. Your rights

You may request access, correction or deletion of your information, subject to legal retention periods, and opt out of communications. Residents of California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA) and other states may have additional rights where applicable. Contact us and we will respond within legal timeframes. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

11. Children

This site is not directed to children under 13. Dependent information is only received from parents or guardians for tax purposes.

12. Breach notification

If an incident affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by Virginia Code §18.2-186.6 and other applicable laws, and report to the IRS when required.

13. Changes and contact

We may update this policy; the date above shows the latest version. Questions: Virginia · (703) 340-4074 · curiousjptaxservice08@gmail.com.