Privacy Policy Applicability
Halfpricesoft is a fintech company primarily specializing in software for payroll, tax compliance, and check printing. This includes e-file transmission services for various IRS filings and online direct deposit software.
This Privacy Policy applies when you use or access the Services or share information with Halfpricesoft. By accessing or using the Services you consent to this Privacy Policy. Halfpricesoft may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If you do not consent to this Privacy Policy for any reason, please do not access or use the Services or share your information with us. Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to the Services and not to any other third-party website linked to or from it, or any third-party website in which Halfpricesoft’s content or functionality is embedded. We do not control the privacy policies or practices of others.
Information We Collect about You
In general, we receive and collect all information you provide via the Services, including through website input fields, advertisements, phone, email (including email campaigns), or other such ways. This includes personal information that can identify or relates to you, including, but not limited to:
Categories of Personal Information, Sources, and Third Parties
| Category of Personal Information | Examples | Sources | Third Parties Shared With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile or Contact Data | First and last name; postal address; zip code; telephone number; email address; unique identifiers (usernames/passwords); similar identifiers | You; Halfpricesoft’s customers | Advertising networks; data analytics providers; service providers; Halfpricesoft’s customers; partners you authorize, access, or authenticate |
| Demographic Data | Age; birthday | You | Service providers; partners you authorize, access, or authenticate |
| Commercial Data | Consumer profiles; records of products/services sold, used, or purchased; purchasing histories/tendencies | Service providers | Advertising networks; data analytics providers |
| Device/IP Data | IP address; device ID; domain server; browser type; device type; interaction data; logs; cookie-derived info | You | — |
| Web Analytics | Page interactions; referring source; browsing activity; request IDs; usage statistics | You | Advertising networks; data analytics providers |
| Geolocation Data | IP-based location; cookie ID | You | — |
| Professional or Employment-Related Data | Employer; job title | You | Service providers |
| Financial and Payment Data | Payment card type; last 4 digits/expiration; billing address; account number | You | Service providers; partners you authorize, access, or authenticate |
| Other Identifying Information You Provide | Details in emails, calls, texts, letters, or posts (blogs, competitions, live chats, forums, message boards) | You | — |
You have the choice regarding what information you share and the Services you want to engage. You can choose not to provide information to us, but in general, some information about you is required in order for you to access certain functionalities of the Services.
We may periodically obtain information about you from customers, partners and other independent third-party sources and will add it to our database of information, including any information that you provide to third parties that are associated with or whose products or services are integrated with the Services.
Additionally, you may provide personal information to us to facilitate your access to and interaction with a third-party provider, such as payment technology providers (each, a “Halfpricesoft Provider”). If you direct us to provide personal information to such a Halfpricesoft Provider, any usage of that information will be subject to the agreement(s) in place between you and such Halfpricesoft Provider.
We may use cookies, log files, and advertising identifiers, including those from third-party service providers like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other cloud-based tools, to automatically collect your preferences, performance data, and information about your web usage when you visit the Services. For example, we may collect your IP address and advertising identifiers. We may also collect information about your online activity, such as pages viewed. This may include collecting geolocation signals from your IP address or device settings to determine your location. By collecting and using this information, we may operate and personalize the Services for you and may also combine this data with other information we have collected about you. For more information on how we use cookies, please see the “Cookies” section below.
The Services are not designed to recognize or respond to “do not track” signals received from browsers. You can control tracking technologies through your browser/device settings; some functionality may be affected. Learn more about Google Ads settings at adssettings.google.com. Learn about targeted ads and opt-outs at optout.aboutads.info and www.networkadvertising.org/choices.
How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information with your consent or as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, operate our business, protect vital interests, or for other legitimate interests described here.
- Optimize and improve the Services
- Improve customer service
- Process transactions (sharing only as necessary to provide Services)
- Send periodic communications (including updates, marketing if opted-in; unsubscribe options included)
- Carry out other legitimate business interests
We may use aggregated, de-identified information for any purpose.
How We Store and Secure Your Information
Personal information may be stored/processed in your region, the United States, and other countries where we or our providers operate. These locations may have different data protection laws; we implement safeguards consistent with this Policy.
- Secured communication channels (SSL for login credentials)
- Trusted third-party storage (e.g., AWS, Cloudflare R2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Password-protected systems and least-privilege access controls
- Encryption in transit and at rest
Learn more: AWS Security · HubSpot Security · Microsoft Azure SQL Security · Google Cloud Security.
Payments & Fraud Prevention. We currently use PayPal and Authorize.net for payment, analytics, and other business services. They may collect device identifiers to operate/improve their services, including for fraud detection. See their privacy notices: PayPal, Authorize.net (Visa). We may change processors at any time.
We comply with applicable data protection and breach notification laws.
Data Retention
We retain information as necessary for the purposes outlined here, consistent with this section and for a commercially reasonable period thereafter for backup, archival, fraud prevention/detection, or audit purposes, or as permitted by law. Retention aligns with the original purpose of collection and legal obligations (records, disputes, enforcement). We will never retain your information longer than permitted by law.
We determine retention based on the amount, nature, and sensitivity of data; purpose; risk of harm; alternative means; and applicable legal requirements. After the applicable retention period, personal information will be deleted. You may have the right to request earlier deletion.
Accessing and Updating Your Information
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be able to:
- Access certain personal information and processing details
- Request details on disclosures to third parties
- Update or correct inaccuracies
- Object to our use of your personal information
- Request deletion/blocking from our database
- Download information you shared on the Services
- Confirm whether data is stored in the United States
To make requests or inquiries: email services@halfpricesoft.com or call (502) 259-0936. We may verify your identity before acting on a request.
Additional Privacy Information
Data Transfer
Our databases are currently located in the United States. Halfpricesoft makes no claim that its Services are appropriate or lawful for use outside the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer of your personal information from your location to the United States]. You are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Collection of Data from Children
The Services are not directed to children and may not be used by anyone under 18 (or the lowest age permitted by law) or by those not old enough to consent under their country’s laws. We do not collect/process personal information of such individuals unless all necessary parental/guardian consents are obtained.
California Resident Privacy Rights
California Civil Code §1798.83 permits customers who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Contact us as stated below.
Nevada Resident Rights
Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale (as defined by Nevada law) of certain personal information to third parties who intend to license/sell that information. Email services@halfpricesoft.com with subject “Nevada Do Not Sell Request” and provide your name.
Your Rights under State Law
California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
Below are the categories of personal information referenced by the CCPA and whether we collect them. See earlier sections for sources, uses, and retention.
| Collect? | Category | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| YES | A. Identifiers | Real name, alias, postal address, unique identifiers, IP address, email address, account name, SSN, driver’s license, passport, similar identifiers |
| YES | B. Customer Records | Name, signature, physical characteristics/description, address, telephone, education, employment history (may overlap other categories) |
| YES | C. Protected Class Characteristics | Age (40+), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, sex/gender (incl. identity/expression, pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information |
| NO | D. Commercial Information | Records of personal property, products/services purchased/obtained/considered, other purchasing/consuming tendencies |
| NO | E. Biometric Information | Fingerprints, faceprints, iris/retina scans, voiceprints, keystroke/gait patterns, sleep/health/exercise data |
| YES | F. Internet/Network Activity | Browsing history, search history, interactions with website/app/advertisement |
| YES | G. Geolocation Data | Physical location or movements |
| NO | H. Audio/Visual | Audio and video information |
| YES | I. Professional/Employment | Current or past job history |
| NO | J. Education (non-public) | Student education records maintained by an educational institution/agent |
| NO | K. Inferences | Profiles reflecting preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, aptitudes |
California Privacy Rights Under the CCPA
- Access – categories, specific pieces, sources, purposes, and third parties
- Deletion – request deletion of personal information
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing – we do not sell or share for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by law
- Non-Discrimination and Protection Against Waiver
- Correction – request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Restriction – restrict processing of sensitive personal information
You can exercise these rights as described below and in “Accessing and Updating Your Information.” We may need sufficient information to verify your identity and details to fulfill your request. Authorized agents must meet applicable agency requirements.
How to Contact Us
You can call us at (502) 259-0936, email services@halfpricesoft.com, or write to:
Tekplus LLC d/b/a Halfpricesoft.comAttn: Privacy Dept.
8201 164th Ave NE
Suite 200
Redmond, WA 98052
Depending on your location, you may also have a right to complain to your local data protection regulator.
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