{"id":195,"date":"2026-01-23T12:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mistymbs.com\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:20:36","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mistymbs.com\/index.php\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;PRIVACY POLICY&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Privacy Policy<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b>Last Updated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misty Mountains Business Solutions (\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and related services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using our website, submitting a form, or accessing our client portal, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Information We Collect<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Information You Provide Voluntarily<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you contact us, schedule a consultation, or communicate with us, you may provide personal information such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mailing address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information related to your tax or bookkeeping needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Financial &amp; Tax Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you engage us for services, we may collect financial, tax, and business records necessary to provide bookkeeping, tax preparation, and related services. This information is collected and stored securely, primarily through our client portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Automatically Collected Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you visit our website, we (or our service providers) may automatically collect limited technical information, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP address<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pages visited and time spent on the site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referring website or source<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is used to maintain website security, understand usage patterns, and improve site performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Use of Analytics Tools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may use third-party analytics services, such as <\/span><b>Google Analytics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to better understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect information such as IP address, device type, and browsing behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google\u2019s privacy practices. We use this information only for website improvement and performance monitoring \u2014 not for advertising or selling data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How We Use Your Information<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use your information to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to inquiries and contact requests<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule consultations and provide services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver bookkeeping and tax services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate regarding your account or services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve our website and user experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sell, rent, or trade your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Client Portal &amp; Third-Party Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use <\/span><b>TaxDome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as our secure client portal for document sharing, communication, and data storage. When you access the client portal, your information is governed by TaxDome\u2019s privacy and security practices in addition to this Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may also use trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting, analytics, or email services) solely to operate our business. These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Information Sharing &amp; Disclosure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may disclose your information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When required by law, regulation, or legal process<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with tax authorities or regulatory agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect our legal rights, safety, or property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not share personal information for marketing purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Data Security<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we follow industry-standard practices and professional confidentiality obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Your Rights (Washington State Residents)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington State residents have the right to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request access to personal information we maintain<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request correction of inaccurate personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask questions about how personal information is collected and used<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will comply with <\/span><b>Washington State data breach notification laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provide notice as required by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>External Links<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our secure client portal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Children\u2019s Privacy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Misty Mountains Business Solutions<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Email: <\/span><b>info@mistymbs.com<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Last Updated: January 2026 Misty Mountains Business Solutions (\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and related services. 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