Privacy Policy for ITR Pro.tax

1. Introduction

Welcome to ITR Pro.tax ("we," "our," or "us"), a service provided by Bellsprout Technologies Private Limited. We are committed to protecting your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://itrpro.tax and use our cross-border tax filing services for the United States and Japan. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to prepare accurate tax returns and comply with legal obligations in the US and Japan.

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, citizenship, marital status, US Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and Japanese "My Number" (Individual Number).
• Financial & Tax Data: Forms W-2, 1099-series, Gensen-choshu-hyo, bank account details (for FBAR/FATCA), investment income, real estate holdings, education expenses, mortgage interest, medical expenses, and Furusato Nozei contributions.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the platform, and click data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for: Tax Preparation (IRS/NTA returns), Compliance (FATCA/FBAR), Service Communications, and Security (fraud prevention).

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We disclose data only to Tax Authorities (IRS, NTA) upon your explicit instruction, Service Providers (Google Firebase, Google Cloud Vision), or if required by Legal Requirements.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and Japan. We implement appropriate safeguards, including encryption and strict access controls, to protect your data during cross-border transfers in compliance with the Japan APPI.

6. Data Security

We implement GLBA-compliant security measures: Encryption in transit (SSL/TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), strict role-based access control, and continuous security monitoring via Google Firebase.

7. Contact Us

ITR Pro.tax (Operated by Bellsprout Technologies Private Limited)
Email: privacy@itrpro.tax