Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
At FBAR.us, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, retain, and delete information when you use our website and services. By using FBAR.us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment-related details.
- FBAR Filing Information: Foreign financial account details and other information necessary to prepare and submit FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) as authorized by you.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information collected to operate our services and for legitimate business and compliance purposes, including:
- Preparing and submitting FBAR filings to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) when payment and authorization are completed.
- Processing payments and preventing fraud or unauthorized activity.
- Providing service-related communications regarding completed submissions (e.g., confirmations, status updates, and related notices).
- Maintaining records as required by applicable laws, regulations, and government compliance obligations.
- Improving website functionality, performance, and security.
3. Incomplete or Unpaid Submissions
If you begin an FBAR submission but do not complete payment and authorization, no filing is submitted.
- Data entered during an incomplete or unpaid submission is automatically deleted and not retained.
- FBAR.us does not store, access, recover, or reuse information from incomplete submissions.
- FBAR.us does not respond to emails or calls requesting deletion, confirmation, or access to data related to incomplete submissions, as no data is retained.
4. Completed Submissions & Record Retention
If you complete an FBAR submission (including payment and authorization), we retain information as necessary to provide the service and to meet compliance and recordkeeping obligations.
- Records associated with completed filings may be retained to satisfy federal recordkeeping, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Retention periods are determined by applicable laws, regulations, and government compliance obligations.
- Information related to completed submissions cannot be deleted upon request while retention obligations apply.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as necessary in the following circumstances:
- With FinCEN: To submit FBAR filings as authorized by you.
- With Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, and technical vendors used to operate our services.
- Legal or Regulatory Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority, or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets.
6. Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, security, and analytics. You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. FBAR.us is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their policies before providing information.
9. Children’s Privacy
FBAR.us is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
Email: support@fbar.us
🔒 Data Handling Notice:
Incomplete or unpaid submissions are automatically deleted and not retained. Completed filings must be retained for federal compliance and cannot be deleted while retention obligations apply.
FBAR.us does not respond to emails or calls requesting deletion, confirmation, or access to data related to incomplete submissions, or to deletion requests for completed filings subject to retention requirements.