Privacy Policy

Effective date: 16 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the TaxTrace ("the Site", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you create an account:

• Name — provided during sign-up
• Email address — used for account authentication and verification
• Password — stored in encrypted form by Firebase Authentication; we never have access to your plain-text password

We also automatically collect:

• Basic analytics data — via Google Analytics (page views, session duration, general geographic region, device type, browser type). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Feedback submissions — if you choose to submit feedback via our Feedback page, the content you provide is stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and is not transmitted to any server.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the following purposes:

• To create, manage, and authenticate your account
• To send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
• To understand how the Site is used and improve its features

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

• Account data (name, email, encrypted password) is stored securely by Google Firebase Authentication, hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade security.
• Analytics data is processed by Google Analytics in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• We do not store any personal data on our own servers.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except:

• Firebase / Google — as our authentication and analytics provider, Google processes your data in accordance with their privacy policies
• Legal requirements — if required by law, regulation, or legal process

5. Cookies and Tracking

The Site uses:

• Firebase session cookies — to maintain your login state across pages
• Google Analytics cookies — to collect anonymised usage data
• localStorage — to store your trial timer, reading trail, and any feedback submissions locally in your browser

No third-party advertising cookies are used.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data — your name and email are visible in your account
• Correct your personal data — contact us via the Feedback page
• Delete your account — contact us via the Feedback page and we will remove your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent — you may stop using the Site at any time

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed by Google in data centres located outside your country of residence. Google maintains appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please use the Feedback page to get in touch.