Dobson Hanks CPAs, PLLC
Effective Date: 11/13/2025

Dobson Hanks CPAs, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of the personal and financial information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website dobsonhanks.com. As a CPA firm based in Washington State, we also operate under the professional confidentiality obligations required by the Washington State Board of Accountancy and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

Who We Are
Our website address is https://dobsonhanks.com

Dobson Hanks CPAs, PLLC provides certified public accounting and advisory services in Washington State.

Information We Collect

Since dobsonhanks.com is a simple informational website without comments, login, or user accounts, the information we collect is limited. If you contact us through email, phone, or any online inquiry form, we may collect information you voluntarily provide such as your name, contact information, or any information you choose to submit. Our website and hosting provider may automatically collect non-personal technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and basic log information used for security and performance purposes. The website may use basic, non-tracking cookies to support functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising, cross-site tracking, or user account features.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Our website may include embedded content such as maps, videos, or links to external websites. These third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to respond to inquiries, provide accounting, tax, and advisory services, maintain regulatory compliance, improve website functionality, and protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity. Any financial or tax information provided to us for professional services is handled under strict CPA confidentiality obligations.

Professional Confidentiality

As a CPA firm, we comply with all confidentiality requirements under Washington State law, the Washington State Board of Accountancy, the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, and IRS data-protection rules when applicable. Client information is kept strictly confidential and is only shared with your authorization or when required by law.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information only with trusted service providers who support our business operations (such as secure hosting or encrypted client portals) or with regulatory bodies or law enforcement when legally required.

Data Retention

We retain website technical logs for security and troubleshooting for a limited period. Client records are retained in accordance with Washington State regulations, professional standards, and applicable legal requirements. Contact form submissions or business correspondence may be retained as part of standard business records.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to personal information we hold, request corrections, or request deletion of personal information except where retention is required by law. Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information, including secure servers, encrypted communication, controlled access to sensitive data, secure client document portals, and ongoing security monitoring. Although no system is completely secure, we follow industry best practices for CPA firms.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under age 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Dobson Hanks CPAs, PLLC

Email: info@dobsonhanks.com