EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
YOUR INFORMATION. HANDLED RESPONSIBLY.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this public website. It does not replace any separate client privacy notice, engagement agreement, consent, secure-portal notice or other disclosure that may apply when you become a client or use a specific Empire service.
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INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
We may collect information you voluntarily submit through public forms or communications, such as your name, email address, telephone number, business or professional information, opportunity interests and the contents of your message or application.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Our website and hosting or service providers may process limited technical information needed to deliver, secure and maintain the website, such as device, browser, IP address, request and diagnostic information. Third-party services may apply their own privacy practices when you interact with them.
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HOW INFORMATION IS USED
Information may be used to respond to inquiries, evaluate opportunity applications, provide requested information, communicate about services, operate and secure the website, maintain business records, prevent misuse and meet legal or regulatory obligations.
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HOW INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED
Information may be shared with service providers that support website hosting, communications, business operations or security; with professional advisers when appropriate; or when required or permitted by law. This policy does not authorize selling sensitive taxpayer information.
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SENSITIVE TAXPAYER INFORMATION
Do not submit Social Security numbers, banking credentials, taxpayer documents, IP PINs or tax-return data through public website forms, social media or ordinary email. Use the designated secure workflow for the specific service.
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RETENTION & SECURITY
Information is retained as reasonably necessary for the purpose collected, legitimate business needs and applicable obligations. We use administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of information handled; however, no internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.
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YOUR PRIVACY REQUESTS
You may contact us to ask about personal information you submitted through this public website or to request an appropriate correction or deletion, subject to identity verification and any legal, regulatory, contractual or record-retention requirements.
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CHILDREN & EXTERNAL LINKS
This website is intended for adults seeking tax, business or professional services and opportunities and is not directed to children under 13. Links to external websites are governed by those sites' own terms and privacy practices.