1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Haven Lane Advisory LLC collects, uses, and protects information in connection with our website and our U.S.-based tax advisory and financial consulting services. This Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Internal Revenue Code §7216, and other relevant consumer privacy regulations.

We are committed to protcting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your financial and tax information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

  • Personal identifiers such as your name, address, email, and phone number.

  • Professional and financial information you provide when engaging us for services (e.g., income, assets, business ownership, and investment details).

  • Tax return information, as defined under IRS Code §7216.

  • Payment and transactional information related to your purchases or service agreements.

  • Website and device data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies.

We collect information directly from you, from authorized representatives, or through secure service providers who assist in delivering our services.

3. How We Use Information

Your information is used solely to:

  • Deliver and manage tax planning and advisory services

  • Communicate with you about appointments, invoices, and updates

  • Maintain internal records for compliance and quality assurance

  • Process payments and manage billing

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements

We will never sell or rent your personal or tax information to third parties.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information only as permitted by law and only when necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

Examples include:

  • Service providers (e.g., secure file storage, payment processors, CRM software) bound by confidentiality agreements

  • Professional collaborators (e.g., attorneys, CPAs, or investment advisors) at your request or authorization

  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement when required by law

We do not disclose or use your tax return information for non-tax purposes without your express written consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain client records only as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver contracted services

  • Comply with legal and IRS recordkeeping requirements

  • Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

6. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards—including encryption, secure file storage, and restricted employee access—to protect your data. While we strive to maintain high security standards, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request access to your data

  • Request correction or deletion (subject to legal recordkeeping requirements)

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand site performance and improve user experience. You can adjust browser settings to block cookies. We do not track users across third-party websites or respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Financial Privacy Notice (GLBA Disclosure)

Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some—but not all—sharing of personal information. Haven Lane Advisory shares information only as necessary to provide services or comply with law.

Purpose of Sharing

For everyday business purposes (processing transactions, maintaining accounts, responding to legal requests)

For marketing our own products and services

For joint marketing with other financial companies No Not applicable

For affiliates’ or nonaffiliates’ marketing

Do We Share?

Yes

Yes

No

No

Can You Limit?

No

Yes (you may opt out of emails/SMS)

Not applicable

Not applicable

We do not sell personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date above reflects the latest version. Significant updates will be posted on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us directly.