Privacy
Privacy policy
This site does not have accounts. It does not want your Social Security number. A few third parties may still see that you visited, which is what this page is for.
This is a practical briefing compiled from California SOS, FTB, CDTFA, IRS, and SSA publications as of August 2026. It is not legal, tax, or insurance advice. Filing fees and tax rules change. Confirm figures on the official sites before you pay or elect anything, and consult a California CPA or business attorney.
What we collect
The formation checklist is saved in your browser’s local storage. It never leaves your device. There is no login, mailing list, or server-side profile.
The host (Vercel) and the browser’s request itself produce ordinary technical logs — IP address, user agent, pages requested — used to run and debug the site. We do not sell those logs.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
When ads are enabled, Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technology to show ads, measure them, and (unless you opt out) personalize them. Google’s policies: Google Privacy and how Google uses data on partner sites.
Opt out of personalized Google ads at adssettings.google.com. California residents can also use the opt-out Google shows under US state regulations in AdSense Privacy & messaging. We do not sell personal information for money. Personalized advertising can still count as a “sale” or “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA; the Google controls are how you say no.
Analytics
If Google Analytics is configured, Google may collect usage data (pages viewed, approximate location, device) under Google’s privacy policy. We use it to see whether anyone is reading this, not to identify you.
Cookies
This site does not set first-party tracking cookies. Google may set cookies for ads or analytics when those products are on. You can block cookies in your browser; ads may still show, just less tailored.
Children
This manual is for adults forming a business. It is not directed at children under 13.
Changes
If this policy changes, the date on this page will change. Last updated August 2026.
Contact
Questions about privacy: Contact.