Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05.07.2026

TaxSmart Guides (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website taxsmartguides.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or purchase our digital products.

1. Who We Are

TaxSmart Guides is operated by:

[Legal Business Name] Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) under number: 89711491 Registered address: Lisztpad Email: contact@taxsmartguides.com

As a company established in the Netherlands, we process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regardless of where our customers are located.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our Site or purchase a product:

  • Order information: name, email address, billing address, and payment confirmation (processed via Stripe)
  • Account information: if you create an account on our Site (via WooCommerce)
  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies
  • Communication data: information you provide when you contact us via email or a contact form

We do not collect or store your full credit card or payment details — these are processed directly and securely by Stripe.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver your digital product purchases
  • Send order confirmations and download links
  • Respond to customer support requests
  • Improve our Site and product offerings
  • Send occasional marketing emails, only if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract performance — to fulfill your order and deliver purchased guides
  • Legal obligation — to meet accounting and tax requirements
  • Consent — for marketing emails and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate interest — to maintain and improve the Site’s security and functionality

5. Payment Processing

All payments on our Site are processed by Stripe, Inc. Stripe collects and processes your payment information directly in accordance with their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Stripe’s privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

6. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to operate correctly, analyze traffic, and — where you consent — support marketing efforts. We use Complianz to manage cookie consent in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:

  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • WooCommerce / hosting provider (order and website management)
  • Email service provider (order confirmations and, if opted in, marketing emails)

These providers are only permitted to use your data to perform services on our behalf.

8. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and other regions, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, in line with GDPR requirements.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements (typically 7 years for financial records under Dutch law).

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (e.g., the Dutch Data Protection Authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

US residents (e.g., California) may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as the CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@taxsmartguides.com.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our products and Site are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: contact@taxsmartguides.com Business: Redd Chulo, Lisztpad, Netherlands KvK: 89711491