Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Website: https://www.vtcpa.com/
1. Introduction
Vermont CPA (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website forms.
a. General Inquiry Form
When you submit a general inquiry, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information you include in your message
b. Employment Application Form
When applying for a position, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Resume and any attached documents
- Employment history or other information included in your submission
c. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages and navigation paths
This information is used for analytics, security, and improving user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Review and process job applications
- Improve our website performance and usability
- Monitor and analyze website traffic and behavior
- Maintain website security and prevent abuse
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Analytics and Tracking Tools
We use third-party analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (not precise location).
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze this data. The information generated may be transmitted to and stored by Google.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website through features such as session recordings and heatmaps.
Clarity may collect:
- Mouse movements
- Clicks
- Scroll behavior
- Device and browser information
This helps us improve website usability and performance.
For more information on how Microsoft collects and uses data, visit:
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following situations:
- With internal staff for responding to inquiries or evaluating job applications
- With trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and form tools) necessary to operate the website
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
- Inquiry submissions: retained for communication and record-keeping
- Job applications: retained for hiring consideration and future opportunities unless you request removal
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable website functionality
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Improve performance and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos or maps). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
O’Brien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka, PC
PO Box 100, Rutland, VT 05702
[email protected]
Tel: (802) 773-8344
Fax: (802) 773-6351