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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 01, 2024
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how 1040CREATE, operated by Gnanakan & Driver LLC (“1040CREATE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website https://www.1040create.com (“Website”) and related digital services (“Services”).

By using our Website or engaging with our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.


2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

  • Full name, business name, and contact details (email address, phone number, billing address)

  • Payment and transaction information when purchasing services

  • Account credentials if you create a user account

  • Messages or correspondence sent through our Website or by email

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain data, including:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

  • Date and time of visits, pages viewed, and time spent on pages

  • Website analytics data and cookie identifiers

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website performance and usage

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain site functions.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  • Deliver, maintain, and improve our Services

  • Process payments and manage subscriptions

  • Communicate with clients and respond to inquiries

  • Provide technical and customer support

  • Send administrative updates or promotional materials (if you opt in)

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.


4. Payment Processing

Payment information is transmitted securely to trusted payment processors in compliance with industry standards.
We do not store complete payment card details on our servers.

Subscription payments renew automatically based on the chosen billing cycle unless canceled prior to renewal.


5. Proprietary Systems and Data Handling

Certain aspects of our Services rely on proprietary systems and licensed digital infrastructure owned or managed by Gnanakan & Driver LLC.

All data processed within these systems is used exclusively for providing contracted services and is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

You are prohibited from copying, redistributing, reverse engineering, or otherwise exploiting these systems without express written consent.


6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your data, no online system is completely secure, and you acknowledge the inherent risks of transmitting information over the Internet.


7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites or embedded third-party tools.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their respective policies before interacting with them.


8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access or correct your personal information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for certain data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@1040create.com.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


11. Contact Information

1040CREATE
Operated by Gnanakan & Driver LLC
Registered in the State of Minnesota, USA
Email: privacy@1040create.com
Website: https://www.1040create.com