Colorado Privacy Notice
Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Notice to Colorado Residents
This Colorado Privacy Notice supplements our Privacy Policy and provides additional information required by the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), effective July 1, 2023, as amended with updates effective in 2025.
Your Colorado Privacy Rights
As a Colorado resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA):
Right to Access
You can request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and obtain access to that data.
Right to Correction
You can request that we correct inaccurate personal data we maintain about you.
Right to Deletion
You can request deletion of personal data you have provided to us or that we have collected about you.
Right to Data Portability
You can obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format that allows you to transmit it to another entity.
Right to Opt Out
You can opt out of the processing of your personal data for: (1) targeted advertising, (2) the sale of personal data, or (3) profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CPA rights.
Sensitive Data
Under the CPA, certain categories of personal data are considered "sensitive data" and require your consent before processing:
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Religious beliefs
- Mental or physical health diagnosis
- Sexual orientation
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Genetic or biometric data used for identification
- Personal data from a known child (under 13)
- Precise geolocation data
We obtain consent before processing any sensitive data. For tax preparation services, we may need to process Social Security Numbers, which we handle with appropriate security measures and only for the purposes of providing our services.
Children's Privacy (Minors Under 18)
The Colorado Privacy Act provides enhanced protections for minors:
- We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
- For minors aged 13-17, we require parental or guardian consent before processing their personal data
- We do not use system design features that would significantly increase minors' use of our services
- We limit data retention periods for minors' data
Biometric Data Notice
Effective July 1, 2025, Colorado law requires specific notice and consent for biometric data collection:
- We do not collect biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, voiceprints, retina or iris scans, facial geometry, or facial templates
- Our services do not require biometric authentication
- If we ever implement biometric data collection in the future, we will provide clear notice and obtain your explicit consent before collection
Categories of Personal Data Collected
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, phone, address | Service delivery, communication |
| Financial Information | Bank accounts, tax records | Providing bookkeeping and tax services |
| Commercial Information | Service history, transactions | Account management, billing |
| Internet Activity | Website browsing, clicks | Website improvement, analytics |
| Professional Information | Business name, EIN, industry | Service customization |
We Do Not Sell Your Personal Data
Home Time Business Services LLC does not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not engage in the sale of personal data as defined under the Colorado Privacy Act.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your Colorado privacy rights, you may:
- Submit a request through our Online Privacy Request Form
- Email us at kim@hometimebusinessservices.com with "Colorado Privacy Request" in the subject line
Response Timeline
- We will respond to your request within 45 days
- We may extend this period by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary
- We will verify your identity before processing your request
- If we cannot fulfill your request, we will explain why
Right to Appeal
If we decline to take action on your request, you have the right to appeal our decision. To appeal, contact us at kim@hometimebusinessservices.com with "Colorado Privacy Appeal" in the subject line within 45 days of receiving our response.
We will respond to your appeal within 45 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General at coag.gov/file-complaint.
Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms
We honor universal opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). If your browser or device sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale of personal data and targeted advertising.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Colorado Privacy Notice or your privacy rights, please contact us: