Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 12, 2025

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Hawthorne Consulting Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website https://www.hawthorneconsultingservices.org/ or engaging our accounting and consulting services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

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a. Personal Information:
When you use our services or contact us, we may collect details such as your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and Social Security Number. For accounting, tax preparation, or consulting services, we may also collect financial and tax-related data necessary to complete filings and provide professional guidance.

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b. Non-Personal Information:
Our website may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and pages visited. This helps us improve site performance and user experience.

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How We Share Your Information

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We do not sell or rent your personal information.

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We may share your data only when necessary to:

• File returns or transmit information to the IRS or state agencies

• Process payments through secure and compliant payment vendors

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

• Work with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (such as cloud hosting, IT support, or data storage), under strict confidentiality agreements

Data Security

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We take data security seriously.
Hawthorne Consulting Services implements industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, please note that no system or data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

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Data Retention

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We retain personal and financial information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with applicable laws, or resolve disputes. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with IRS and industry standards.

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Your Rights

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Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information

• Restrict or object to certain types of data processing

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at kayla@hawthorneconsultingservices.org.

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