Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TaxHQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website taxhq.ng and use our tax calculation services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, name) when you sign in with Google
• Phone number if you opt-in for WhatsApp tax reminders
• Tax-related data you enter into our calculators (income, deductions, etc.)
• Documents you upload to our secure document storage

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• IP address and approximate location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our tax calculation services
• Save your calculation history and preferences
• Send you tax deadline reminders (if you opt-in)
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) with:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits

While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Firebase (hosting, authentication, database), Railway (server hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@taxhq.ng or through the settings in your account.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how you use our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: