Privacy Policy

Your Privacy and Data Security Matter to Us

Last Updated: February 2026

At Rhein & Ruggiero, CPA's, P.C., we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request information about our services
  • Schedule a consultation or appointment
  • Engage us for accounting, tax, or consulting services
  • Contact us through our website or other means

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Business information (company name, title, industry)
  • Financial information necessary to provide our services
  • Tax identification numbers and other relevant identifiers
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide accounting, tax preparation, and consulting services
  • To communicate with you about our services and respond to your inquiries
  • To process payments and maintain accurate financial records
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • To improve our website and service offerings
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share your information when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as cloud storage providers, payment processors, and technology vendors. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our firm, our clients, or others.

Professional Standards

As certified public accountants, we are bound by professional standards and ethical obligations regarding client confidentiality as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and applicable state boards of accountancy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure data encryption during transmission and storage
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Employee training on data protection and confidentiality
  • Secure physical facilities and document disposal procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For client engagements, we maintain records in accordance with professional standards and applicable legal requirements, typically for a minimum of seven years following the completion of services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and professional retention requirements
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails
  • Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Rhein & Ruggiero, CPA's, P.C.

Email: info@rradvisorscpas.com

Phone: (631) 518-6353

Professional Compliance

As licensed Certified Public Accountants, we adhere to the professional standards set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), including confidentiality requirements under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. We are also subject to regulations by state boards of accountancy and federal agencies including the IRS and SEC where applicable.