Effective Date: 1 Jan 2025

Vincent T. Hicks, CPA Solutions respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information through the following methods:

Information You Provide: We collect personal details when you voluntarily provide them, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business or mailing address

• Financial or organizational data necessary for service delivery

Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically gather:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Website activity and usage patterns

• Cookies and analytics information for performance and service improvement

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide accounting, financial advisory, and compliance services

• Respond to client inquiries and service requests

• Maintain communication throughout engagements

• Ensure regulatory and audit compliance

• Improve our website functionality and service offerings

• Meet contractual obligations with public and private sector clients

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Authorized staff and contractors bound by confidentiality

• Regulatory agencies or auditors as required by law

• Third-party service providers (e.g., accounting platforms, cloud services) with appropriate safeguards

• Legal counsel or compliance consultants when necessary

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure servers and firewalls

• Encryption where appropriate

• Access restrictions for sensitive data

• Regular system monitoring and updates

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information

• Ask for deletion of your data, subject to applicable laws or contracts

• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at vincent@hickscpasolutions.com or +1 859-553-0788.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to:

• OMB Uniform Guidance

• Internal Controls and Financial Audits

• Grant and Contract Compliance

• Municipal and Nonprofit Finance Standards

• Government Fraud Prevention Protocols

Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or privacy policies.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted to our website with the latest effective date.

Contact Us

Vincent T. Hicks, CPA Solutions

Phone: +1 859-553-0788

Email: vincent@hickscpasolutions.com