Legal
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. We do not sell your personal information — ever.
Defender Tax Relief is a trade name of Defender Tax Group, LLC, a Michigan-registered professional tax resolution firm. When we refer to "we," "us," or "our" in this policy, we mean Defender Tax Group, LLC.
Contact:
17515 W. 9 Mile Rd., Suite 1040J, Southfield, MI 48075
248-720-6222 · [email protected]
We collect information in two ways — directly from you and automatically through your use of our website.
Information you provide directly:
Information collected automatically:
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Period.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
As a tax professional firm, we are subject to IRS Publication 4557 guidelines for safeguarding taxpayer data. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your tax information including:
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Defender Tax Relief uses SMS text messaging to communicate with clients and prospective clients regarding tax resolution services, case updates, appointment reminders, and follow-up communications.
Opt-In Consent: By providing your mobile phone number on any form on this website and checking the SMS consent box, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Defender Tax Relief at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of purchase or engagement of services.
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your case status and inquiries. You may receive up to 4 messages per month related to your inquiry or active case.
Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
Opt-Out Instructions: You may cancel SMS communications at any time. To stop receiving text messages, reply STOP to any message from us. After texting STOP, you will receive a one-time confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages from Defender Tax Relief. To re-subscribe, text START to the same number.
Help: For assistance with our SMS program, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly at 248-720-6222 or [email protected].
Supported Carriers: SMS service is available on all major U.S. carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others. Carrier support may vary.
No Sharing of SMS Data: Mobile opt-in data and consent information — including your mobile phone number — will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other data sharing categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Opting out of SMS communications does not affect phone or email communications related to an active service engagement.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with our legal and professional obligations. Tax resolution records are generally retained for a minimum of seven years in accordance with IRS and professional standards requirements.
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call 248-720-6222. We will respond within 30 days.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? We're here.
Defender Tax Group, LLC d/b/a Defender Tax Relief
17515 W. 9 Mile Rd., Suite 1040J
Southfield, MI 48075
248-720-6222
[email protected]
www.defendertax.com