Last Updated: February 16, 2026

AB Tawil & Associates (“AB Tawil,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website or engage our accounting, tax preparation, and consulting services.

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Personal Information We Collect

“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual. It does not include publicly available, aggregated, or de-identified information.

The categories of Personal Information we may collect depend on your interaction with us and may include:

A. Identifiers, such as name, mailing address, email adress, phone number, IP address, and government-issued identifiers (e. g., Social Security number, passport, driver’s license), when necessary for professional services.

B. Personal and Professional records, such as signature, edication and employment history, professional credentials and certifications, business contact information, resume and recruitment information (for job applicants).

C. Financial and Tax Information, such as bank account details, payroll and compensation data, tax identification number, tax returns and supporting documentation, insurance, pension, and benefits information, and other financial information necessary to perform our accounting and tax services.

D. Commercial Information (e. g., records of services purchased or considered, payment information).

E. Internet and device information, this includes IP addresses, device identifiers, mobile networks, browser types, operating system details, referring URLs, length of visits, traffic data, pages viewed, and information regarding interactions with the Website.

F. Sensitive personal information, such as social security numbers, financial account information, immigration or work authorization information, and limited health-related information (e.g., medical certificates for payroll or leave compliance).

Sensitive Personal Information is used only for legitimate business and professional purposes and not for advertising or profiling.

How We Collect Personal Information

We may obtain your Personal Information from the following sources:

• Directly from you, such as when you use or submit contact forms, onboarding forms, engagement agreements, communications and/or apply for a job.
• From our clients, when they provide information about employees, contractors, owners, or other individuals in connection with our professional services.
• Tracking technologies, such as when you visit the Websites or Apps, which may have first-party and third-party technologies (e.g., cookies) that help facilitate and personalize your visit to the Website.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, security, and performance. 

Types od Cookies We Use

• Operationally Necessary. These tracking technologies are used for the core operations of the online service. Without these tracking technologies, the performance of the online service may fail or not work properly.
• Functional. These tracking technologies help enhance your experience and to assess and address the online service’s performance through measurements analytics.
• Analytics. These tracking technologies allow us to assess how users navigate and interact with our Website, allowing us to measure and improve our Services based on consumer interests and tendencies (such as knowing which parts or features are the most and least popular).
  • For more information on Microsoft’s data collection practices, visit: microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement.
  • For more information on how Google Analytics uses the data it collects, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To adjust your Google advertising settings, visit: adssettings.google.com.
  • To change your privacy and advertising settings with Facebook, log in to your Facebook account and navigate to your account settings.

    We may use certain third-party web analytics services, such Google Analytics, to help us understand and analyze how visitors use our Website. We use this information to implement Google advertising features such as interest-based advertising, audience targeting, and impression reporting.

You may control cookies through your browser settings, including enabling “Do Not Track” signals where available. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, including using the browser’s Do Not Track signal setting. You can use mobile device settings to limit certain mobile tracking technologies and associated activities. For instance, you can adjust or reset the advertising identifiers on your mobile device in the device settings. iOS users can visit Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Reset Advertising Identifier. Android users can visit Google Privacy settings > Ads > Reset advertising ID.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use Personal Information for legitimate business and professional purposes, including to:

• Provide accounting, tax preparation, and consulting services

• Prepare and file tax returns with authorities such as the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board

• Communicate regarding services, inquiries, and client support

• Process payments

• Evaluate and process employment applications

• Conduct background, compliance, or conflict checks where required

• Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose information to:

• Tax authorities (e.g., the Internal Revenue Service)

• State tax agencies (e.g., California Franchise Tax Board)

• Payment processors

• Secure cloud storage providers

• Professional service providers (IT support, legal advisors)

• Government authorities when legally required

All service providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.

Additional Information for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

• Limit the use of sensitive personal information

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@abtawil.com
Phone: +1 (619) 270-1286
Mailing Address: 3131 Camino del Rio N, Suite 160, San Diego, CA

We may  verify your identity before processing requests.

Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to:

• Provide professional services

• Comply with federal and state tax laws

• Maintain required professional records

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Tax-related records may be retained for the period required under federal and state law.

Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• Encrypted data storage

• Secure client portals

• Limited employee access

• Secure document transmission systems

While we use reasonable security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

AB Tawil
Email: info@abtawil.com
Phone: +1(619) 270-1286
Mailing Address: 3131 Camino del Rio N, Suite 160, San Diego, CA