Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you join our waitlist, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name and email address
• Usage Information: IP addresses, browser information, and activity logs

When you use our form preparation service (after the waitlist), we may also collect:

• Information about your child(ren) (names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers)
• Address information
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send you notifications when Form 4547 becomes available
• Process and manage your form submissions
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Improve our services and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud and security threats
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

• AES-256-GCM encryption for sensitive data at rest
• TLS/HTTPS encryption for data in transit
• Secure password hashing (when applicable)
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Restricted access to personal information

4. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: View all your personal data
• Right to Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Right to Rectification: Update or correct your information
• Right to Unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please use the contact form at the bottom of our website. You can also unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email we send.

5. Data Retention

We retain your waitlist information until you unsubscribe or request deletion. If you use our form preparation service, we retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request account deletion at any time.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Resend: For sending email notifications (waitlist confirmations)
• Payment Processors: For processing payments (when form service is available)
• Cloud Hosting Providers: For infrastructure and data storage

These services have their own privacy policies and are required to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking:

• Essential cookies for authentication only (required for logged-in users)
• Local storage for session management and waitlist count (non-personal data)
• No analytics cookies (we use cookie-free analytics)
• No third-party advertising or tracking cookies

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for parents and guardians to apply for accounts on behalf of their children. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13. All information about children is provided by their parents or legal guardians.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Please use the contact form at the bottom of our website at form-4547.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email to waitlist members.