Privacy Policy
At F1 Tax Return, we prioritize the privacy and security of international students using our tax form preparation service. This policy explains in detail how we handle your information.
No Data Storage Policy
We operate on a "no storage" principle:
- All data processing occurs in real-time memory
- Your information is never saved to any database
- Form data exists only during the active session
- All data is automatically cleared when you close your browser or end your session
Data Processing Details
Information We Process:
- Personal information (name, SSN, contact details)
- Immigration information (visa status, passport details)
- Educational institution details
- Income documents (W-2, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC)
- Bank account information for refund deposits
- Travel history for tax residency determination
How We Process Your Data:
- All processing occurs in secure server memory
- Data is used solely for tax form generation
- Information is processed through our secure API endpoints
- Generated PDF forms are delivered directly to your browser
Security Measures
- All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 encryption
- Rate limiting prevents abuse of our services
- Regular security audits of our infrastructure
- Cloudflare DDoS protection and SSL/TLS encryption
Analytics & Tracking
We maintain minimal analytics that include:
- Anonymous visitor count
- Number of forms generated (no personal information)
- Types of forms generated (aggregated data only)
These statistics help us improve our service but cannot be linked to individual users.
Data Retention
We do not retain any personal data. All information is processed in real-time and exists only in your browser's memory during your active session. Once you complete your tax form generation and close your browser, all data is automatically cleared.
User Rights & Control
Since we don't store any personal data, there is no need for data access, correction, or deletion requests. You maintain complete control over your information as it exists only during your active session.
Important Notice:
- Always save copies of your generated tax forms for your records
- We cannot recover any previously generated forms
- You will need to re-enter information if you need to generate forms again
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us via our feedback form on the website.