Privacy & Security

Updated: June 8, 2026

When you visit the Clarke Professional Accounting website, we want you to feel confident that your information is handled with care. This page explains exactly what we collect, how we use it, and what we do to keep it secure.

We don’t collect more than we need. We don’t sell your information. And we’re always available if you have questions about how your data is handled.

What it is: SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the technology that encrypts the connection between your browser and our website. You’ll see it indicated by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar and “https://” at the start of our web address. It means that any information you send to us, through a contact form, for example, is encrypted in transit and can’t be intercepted by a third party.

Do we use it? Yes. The Clarke Professional Accounting website runs on HTTPS across every page. Your connection to this site is always encrypted.

We collect a small amount of information, and only what’s needed to communicate with you or improve your experience on the site.

Information you give us directly: When you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, or reach out by email, you may provide your name, business name, email address, and phone number. We use this only to respond to your inquiry or schedule a conversation.

Information collected automatically: Like most websites, ours automatically collects basic technical data when you visit, things like your browser type, the pages you viewed, how long you stayed, and the general geographic region you’re visiting from (city/state level, not your specific address). This comes from standard web analytics tools and helps us understand how the site is being used so we can improve it.

We do not collect your Social Security number, financial account information, or any sensitive personal data through this website.

When you submit a contact form on our site, here’s exactly what happens:

• Your submission is sent directly to our team via email
• We use it to respond to your request and may use your email address to send you relevant information, updates, and marketing communications from Clarke Professional Accounting
• You can opt out at any time by contacting us directly or using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
• Your information is not shared with any outside party for marketing or sales purposes
• Form data is stored securely and retained only as long as needed to serve your relationship with Clarke

We typically respond to contact form submissions within one business day.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help sites remember your preferences, track how pages are used, and in some cases, serve targeted advertising. We use cookies only for analytics purposes.

What we use: This site uses Google Analytics to understand general traffic patterns — which pages are visited most, how people navigate the site, and where traffic comes from. This data is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify you personally.

We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting tools.

Your opt-out options:

• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• You can disable cookies entirely in your browser settings, though this may affect how some websites function
• Most modern browsers also support “Do Not Track” settings

Do we sell your data? No.

Do we share your data with third parties? Only in limited, specific circumstances:

• Service providers: We use tools like Google Analytics (analytics) and our email platform to operate the site. These providers may process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies. They are not permitted to use your information for their own marketing purposes.
• Legal requirements: If we are ever legally required to disclose information, by court order or government request, we would comply with applicable law.

That’s it. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for commercial purposes.

We keep information only as long as it’s needed:

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard retention settings (typically 26 months) and is anonymous

Client records (for existing Clarke clients) are governed by a separate client engagement agreement and applicable professional record-keeping standards

If you have any questions about this page, want to know what information we have on file, or would like to request deletion of your data, please reach out:

Email: info@clarkepa.com

We take these requests seriously and will respond within two business days.