1. About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Tax Genius Pro ("we," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on taxgeniuspro.tax. It supplements our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of essential cookies. You can opt out of analytics and marketing cookies as described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember your actions and preferences across pages. We also use similar technologies — local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels — that work the same way for the purposes of this policy.

3. Cookie Categories We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They cannot be turned off without breaking core features (login, secure document upload, language preference, theme).

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand which pages visitors use and how the site performs. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization enabled and US-only collection.

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are set when you arrive from a referral link or ad campaign. We use them to credit referrals and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns we run.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is the canonical list of cookies our site sets. We update this list before adding new cookies that handle your information.

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
next-auth.session-token	Keeps you signed in to your account	Session — until browser close or sign-out	Essential, first-party
next-auth.csrf-token	Protects against cross-site request forgery on login forms	Session	Essential, first-party
next-auth.callback-url	Returns you to the page you were trying to reach after sign-in	Session	Essential, first-party
NEXT_LOCALE	Remembers your language preference (English / Spanish)	1 year	Essential, first-party
theme	Remembers your light or dark mode preference	1 year	Essential, first-party
footer-collapsed	Remembers whether the mobile footer is expanded or collapsed	1 year	Essential, first-party
_ga, _ga_*	Google Analytics 4 — anonymized site analytics (IP anonymized, US traffic only)	Up to 2 years	Analytics, third-party (Google)
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign (URL parameters / referrer storage)	Credits the campaign or referrer that brought you to the site	30 days	Marketing, first-party

5. Your Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings or, where offered, through our cookie banner.

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Doing so may prevent core features (sign-in, document upload) from working.
To opt out of Google Analytics on every site you visit, install the official Google Analytics Opt-Out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We honor browser "Do Not Track" signals for analytics and marketing cookies where the browser sends them.
California residents may exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by emailing [email protected] with the subject "CCPA Request."
EU and UK visitors may exercise rights under GDPR / UK GDPR by emailing [email protected] with the subject "GDPR Request."

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be flagged on the homepage and emailed to active users.

7. Contact

Questions about cookies on this site? Email [email protected].