Introduction
Our website, https://windes.com (hereinafter: “the website”), uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience, all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. Below, we explain how we use cookies on our website.
We do not sell or share personal information to third parties for monetary consideration; however, we may disclose certain personal information to third parties under circumstances that might be deemed a “sale” or ”Sharing” for residents of California (CPRA). We respect and understand that you may want to be sure that your personal information is not being sold or shared. You may request that we exclude your personal information from such arrangements or direct us to limit the use and disclosure of possible sensitive personal information by emailing us at [email protected]. You may need to provide additional identifying information before we can process your request.
Please provide us with your first and last name, email address, and your specific request below:
- Global opt-out from selling and sharing my personal information and limiting the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information.
- Do not sell my personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Limit the use of my sensitive personal information
Cookies
When you visit our website, we may need to store and/or read certain data from your device using technologies such as cookies.
Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences are remembered. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. We may place these cookies without your consent.
Statistics cookies
We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. These statistics cookies help us understand how our website is used.
Advertising cookies
We use advertising cookies to gain insights into campaign results. This happens based on a profile we create based on your behavior on https://windes.com. With these cookies, you, as a website visitor, are linked to a unique ID, but these cookies will not profile your behavior and interests to serve personalized ads.
You can object to the tracking by these cookies by managing your opt-out preferences at https://windes.com/opt-out-preferences-2/.
Marketing/Tracking cookies
Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or other forms of local storage used to create user profiles, display advertising, or track users on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Social media
On our website, we include content from Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram to promote web pages (e.g., “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g., “tweet”) on social networks like Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram. This content is embedded with code derived from Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.
Please read the privacy statement of these social networks (which can change regularly) to read what they do with your (personal) data, which they process using these cookies. The data that is retrieved is anonymized as much as possible. Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram are located in the United States.
Browser and Device-based Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up explaining cookies. You do have the right to opt out and to object to the further use of non-functional cookies.
Manage your opt-out preferences
Functional cookies are always active. Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Preferences: Technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics: Statistical and analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies provide metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Marketing: Marketing cookies provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages they previously visited and help analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaign.
Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change your internet browser settings so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in your browser’s Help section.
Please note that our website may not work properly if you disable all cookies. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.
Placed cookies
Most of these technologies have a function and a purpose. A function is a particular task a technology has. A function can be to “store certain data.” Purpose is “the why” behind the function. Maybe the data is stored because it is needed for statistics.
AddThis | Marketing, Statistics, Functional
Usage: We use AddThis to provide social share buttons.
Complianz | Functional
Usage: We use Complianz to manage cookie consent.
Data sharing: We do not share this data with third parties.
Crazy Egg | Marketing, Statistics, Functional
Usage: We use Crazy Egg for heat maps and screen recordings.
Elementor | Statistics (anonymous)
Usage: We use Elementor to create content.
Data sharing: We do not share this data with third parties
Facebook | Marketing/Tracking, Marketing, Functional
Usage: We use Facebook to display recent social posts and/or social share buttons.
Google Adsense | Marketing, Statistics
Usage: We use Google Adsense for showing advertisements.
Google Analytics | Statistics, Functional
Usage: We use Google Analytics for website statistics.
Google DoubleClick | Marketing
Usage: We use Google DoubleClick for cross-channel advertising.
Google Fonts | Marketing
Usage: We use Google Fonts for displaying web fonts.
Google Maps | Marketing
Usage: We use Google Maps to display maps.
Google reCAPTCHA | Marketing
Usage: We use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam.
Hotjar | Statistics, Functional
Usage: We use Hotjar for heat maps and screen recordings.
HubSpot | Preferences, Marketing, Functional
Usage: We use HubSpot for marketing automation (automated email marketing).
Instagram | Marketing/Tracking
Usage: We use Instagram to display recent social posts and/or social share buttons.
LinkedIn | Preferences, Marketing, Functional, Statistics
Usage: We use LinkedIn to display recent social posts and/or social share buttons.
Microsoft Clarity | Marketing
Usage: We use Microsoft Clarity for heat maps and screen recordings.
Wistia | Statistics, Marketing/Tracking
Usage: We use Wistia to display videos.
Wordfence | Functional
Usage: We use Wordfence for security and fraud prevention.
WordPress | Functional
Usage: We use WordPress for website development.
Data sharing: We do not share this data with third parties.
X (formerly Twitter) | Functional, Marketing
Usage: We use X to display recent social posts and/or social share buttons.
Your rights with respect to personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you.
For more information about your rights with respect to personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policies page.
Contact details
For questions or comments about our Cookie Policy, or to submit a preference request, please contact us by using the following contact details:
Windes
3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90806 USA
Website: https://windes.com (under Get Started in the upper right corner)
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 562-435-1191
Effective Date: July 2025
At Windes, Inc., your privacy is important to us. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you participate in our SMS messaging program powered by YakChat, in compliance with applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Information We Collect
When opting in for SMS notifications, we may collect:
- Phone Number: Necessary for sending SMS messages.
- Name: Used to personalize communications.
- Message Content and Metadata: Includes message contents, timestamps, and delivery status.
- Consent Records: Documentation of your consent preferences.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties.
How We Use Your Information Collected:
- Send relevant SMS notifications, including updates related to your tax returns.
- Respond to client inquiries and provide support.
- Schedule meetings and send reminders.
- Document sharing.
- Enhance client engagement.
- Maintain accurate consent records.
Consent
By opting in, you expressly consent to receiving notifications regarding Updates on Tax Returns from Windes, Inc. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at [email protected]. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Terms and Conditions and Opt-Out
By participating, you agree to receive notifications regarding Updates on Tax Returns from Windes, Inc. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at [email protected]. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes or any other reason. Your personal information is strictly used for communications directly from Windes, Inc.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Despite these measures, electronic communication and storage cannot be guaranteed as completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless longer retention is required by applicable law.
Your California Privacy Rights
Under California law (CCPA and CPRA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call 562.435.1191. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
Changes to This Policy
Windes, Inc. reserves the right to update this SMS Privacy Policy as necessary. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
Effective Date: July 2025
Contact Information
For questions or concerns about our SMS Privacy Policy or your California privacy rights, please contact us:
Windes, Inc.
[email protected] or call 562.435.1191.
