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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy for Columbus Tax ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website at https://columbus.acme02.intensic.sk (the "Website"). If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Website. If you have questions, contact us at contact@columbustax.com.

1. Information We Collect

In Short: We collect information you voluntarily provide (such as when you contact us), information collected automatically when you visit our Website (such as IP address and browser data), and publicly available business listing data.

a) Information You Provide

When you contact us via email or contact form, we collect:

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, our servers automatically log:

This data is used for analytics, security, and site improvement. It does not identify you personally.

c) Information from Other Sources

We may receive information from public databases and other publicly available sources to compile and update our business listings (see Section 2 below).

2. Business Listing Data

In Short: Our directory contains publicly available information about tax professionals and businesses. This data is sourced from public databases and platforms, not from the businesses themselves.

Our Website displays directory listings that may include:

How we collect this data: Business listing data is compiled from publicly accessible sources and publicly available business information. We do not collect personal information directly from individual consumers for these listings.

Accuracy: We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current. Business details may change without notice. Always verify information directly with the business.

No endorsement: Inclusion in our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or certification by Columbus Tax.

Business owners: If you are a business owner and wish to update, correct, or remove your listing, please contact us at contact@columbustax.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Sole proprietors: Many listed professionals operate as sole proprietorships. We treat business contact information (business email, phone, address) as necessary for the legitimate interest of maintaining a public directory. Sole proprietors wishing to have their personal business contact information removed may submit a verifiable privacy request or contact us at contact@columbustax.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

In Short: We use your information to operate the Website, respond to inquiries, improve our services, and comply with legal obligations.

We process information for the following purposes:

We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so, including: your consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

4. When and With Whom We Share Information

In Short: We share information only with service providers who help us operate the Website, and when required by law. We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following situations:

We do NOT sell personal information to third parties.

Third-party services we use:

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

In Short: We use minimal essential cookies and optional analytics cookies. We do not use advertising cookies.

We use the following types of cookies:

We do NOT use:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect the Website's core functionality.

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

7. Your Privacy Rights

In Short: Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@columbustax.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 7 business days (faster than GDPR's 30-day minimum).

For Business Owners & Listed Individuals

If you are a business owner, a person mentioned in a listing, or an authorized representative, you may request correction or removal at any time. As a matter of policy — not just legal obligation — we honor these requests without requiring a legal basis. Submit via our Remove a Listing page or email contact@columbustax.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Security

We implement organizational and technical measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Data Controller & Contact Us

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act is:

Intensic s.r.o.
Obeyná 9076/3D
010 08 Žilina
Slovakia
Company No.: 44756801
VAT No.: SK2022816543

To contact us about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:

For listing-related requests, include "Listing Request" in your email subject line along with the business name. The authorized representative for data-protection matters can be reached at the email above.

Columbus Tax is operated by Intensic s.r.o., Slovakia (Company No. 44756801, VAT SK2022816543).