Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the choices available to website visitors and clients.
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
01. Information We Collect
We may collect several categories of information to provide professional services and improve your experience on our Website:
- • Full name
- • Email address
- • Phone number
- • Business/Organization name
- • Case or project details
- • Uploaded documents/records
- • Payment-related info
- • IP address
- • Browser/device data
- • Website usage data
- • Form submissions
- • Email communications
02. How Information is Collected
Information is collected through direct interactions and automated technologies:
- Direct Submission: Information you provide via contact forms, intake forms, upload portals, and consultation requests.
- Communication: Information contained in emails or phone correspondence.
- Automated Tracking: Use of cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to understand Website traffic.
- Third-Party Tools: Information integrated from scheduling tools and secure payment processors.
03. How Information is Used
Your information is used solely for professional, administrative, and operational purposes:
- • Responding to inquiries
- • Reviewing service requests
- • Preparing scopes & estimates
- • Providing consulting services
- • Communicating with clients
- • Improving site performance
- • Maintaining business records
- • Processing payments
- • Fraud prevention & security
- • Legal/regulatory compliance
04. Uploaded Documents & Sensitive Info
Users should not upload confidential, legally privileged, medical, financial, or highly sensitive information through Website forms unless specifically instructed via an approved, secure intake process.
Uploaded documents are reviewed only for the purpose of evaluating or providing the specific services requested by the Client and are protected under our strict confidentiality protocols.
Uploading documents does not create an attorney-client relationship, CPA relationship, fiduciary relationship, or any other professional licensed relationship.
05. Professional Confidentiality Standard
We hold all professional engagements and services with high confidentiality. All information, data, records, and communications provided to Nikol DeRiso and DeRiso & Associates are considered strictly confidential administrative assets.
"Confidentiality is the bedrock of our operational integrity."
Unless mandated by a valid **Court order**, all client data is considered private and will not be shared, disclosed, or provided to any third party under any circumstances.
06. No Sale of Personal Information
"NikolDeRiso.com does not sell your personal information to third parties."
09. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information you submit. However, no website, email system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure. Users submit information at their own risk.
10. Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary to fulfill the following purposes:
- • Service delivery & support
- • Administrative recordkeeping
- • Legal & compliance obligations
- • Dispute resolution
11. User Rights & Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Correct or update inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of data where legally permissible.
- Opt out of future communications or marketing emails.
12. Email Communications
By submitting forms or contacting us, you consent to receive responsive communications regarding your inquiry. Any marketing-related emails will include a clear unsubscribe link.
13. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.
14. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party sites. Nikol DeRiso is not responsible for the privacy policies, content, or data practices of any external websites.
15. State Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable state or federal law. Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
16. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact Information
Privacy Support
DeRiso & Associates / NikolDeRiso.com
Florida, United States
Email: nikol@nikolderiso.com