Effective Date: October 23, 2025
E.K. Williams & Co., Inc. dba Century Accounting & Tax (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information collected through our website and in the course of providing our services.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our website or portal.
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number, fax number, and mailing address.
- Information submitted via our contact form or client onboarding forms.
- Financial information used for billing and payments: bank account and credit card details.
- Tax and accounting information you provide to receive professional services.
- We may also collect information about you that we obtain with your authorization, such as data shared with us from your financial institutions or in connection with your tax preparation, accounting, or other professional services.
Information Collected Automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser and device information, and usage data.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services.
- Process payments and manage billing.
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our website.
- Respond to inquiries for support services and customer service.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., IRS, Colorado tax authorities).
- Send informational emails and/or text messages. See “Communication Consent” below.
- Improve our website and client service experience.
We do not sell or rent personal information for marketing or promotional purposes.
Communication Consent
- By voluntarily providing your email address you agree to receive informational emails related to your engagement with us, reminders, and updates.
- You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
- By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number you agree to receive informational text messages related to your engagement with us, reminders, and updates (message frequency may vary – message and data rates may apply).
- You may withdraw your consent at any time by replying STOP to our text messages. For help with text messages reply HELP.
- Your consent to receive emails or texts is not required to use our services.
- We ensure that email and text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from sharing. This information will not be disclosed to any third-parties or affiliates.
How We Share Information
- With trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, accounting software providers, tax software providers, cloud storage providers, secure portal providers and website hosting providers. These providers are contractually required to protect your information.
- When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.
- To protect our legal rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a legal request.
Data Security
- HTTPS/SSL encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our site.
- Secure client portals and encrypted storage for sensitive documents.
- Access controls and limited access to client data within our firm.
- Enterprise-level anti-malware software and firewalls to protect our systems.
- Regular software updates and staff training on data security and confidentiality.
- Although we take precautions consistent with IRS Publication 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule, no system is impervious to attack. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to reduce risks.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we maintain about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal and professional record keeping obligations.
- Opt-out: Opt-out of non-essential tracking (for example, analytics cookies) and informational communications (email or text messages).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We will need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
Retention of Information
We retain client records and personal data for as long as necessary to provide services and to meet legal, tax, and professional obligations. Specific retention periods are determined by applicable law and professional guidance.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to monitor site usage and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit certain site features.
Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised policy on our website with a new Effective Date. Continued use of our website or services after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Century Accounting & Tax
Address: 9894 Rosemont Ave Ste 101, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Email: privacy@cbizofdenver.com
Phone: 303-754-0002
