Privacy Policy

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 Last Updated: September 2025  

Cotera Accounting Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you visit www.CoteraAccounting.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Business information
• Accounting, tax, or financial information submitted through contact forms, portals, or communications

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device      information
• Pages visited and time spent on      the Website
• Referring website addresses
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This information is used for website security, analytics, and performance improvement 

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), we process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract or      professional engagement
• Compliance with legal or      regulatory obligations
• Legitimate business interests,      provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and consulting services
• Respond to inquiries and  communications
• Manage client engagements and professional obligations
• Improve Website functionality and user experience
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse

4. Disclosure of Information

We do notsell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may disclose information only:

• To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., IT services, secure hosting, payment processors) under confidentiality obligations
• When required by law, court order, or government authority
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, clients, or others

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Meet legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve Website functionality
• Analyze traffic and usage trends

You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are an EEA resident, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

This section applies to California residents.

Categories of Information Collected

• Identifiers (name, email, phone, IP address)
• Professional or business  information
• Financial or tax information voluntarily provided
• Internet activity and website  analytics

Your CCPA Rights

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and used
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Receive equal service and pricing regardless of exercising privacy rights

No Sale of Personal Information

Cotera Accounting Inc. does not sell personal information under the CCPA.

Exercising Your Rights  

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below. Identity verification may be required.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Information

For questions or privacy-related requests, contact:

Cotera Accounting Inc.
18648 NW 67th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33015
Phone: (305) 316-9530
Email: LuisC@CoteraAccounting.com
Website: www.CoteraAccounting.com