Effective Date: 1/8/2026
Our Commitment to Privacy Protection
We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of consumers both online and offline. Berkheimer is a privacy-conscious organization that strongly values your right to privacy. Through the daily provision of tax administration services throughout Pennsylvania, Berkheimer has become a leader in handling sensitive and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Berkheimer manages and protects the information entrusted to us and follows the guidelines set by the Online Privacy Alliance and to our knowledge is in accordance with local privacy laws. By submitting identifying data, a visitor to our Web site is agreeing to Berkheimer’s use of such data as described in this privacy policy.
Information Provided to Berkheimer
Berkheimer receives several types of information as part of our business activities. This includes business contact details pertaining to consumers and clients, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Additionally, we handle personal identifiable information (PII), which can uniquely identify an individual and includes, name, address, email address, place of employment and social security number. We also collect standard analytics data, which consists of information about page visits, traffic sources, device or browser types, and general engagement patterns of visitors to our site.
How Information Is Provided to Berkheimer
Information is provided to Berkheimer through various channels. Online data collection involves gathering standard analytics data, such as details about page visits, traffic sources, device or browser types, and general engagement patterns of site visitors. Additionally, website visitors may voluntarily provide PII when requesting additional information about Berkheimer’s products and services. Clients also submit information necessary for tax administration purposes. Individuals or those representing taxpayers or employers can provide information by using Berkheimer’s websites, applications, or by submitting paper tax forms directly. Furthermore, Berkheimer may obtain information from third parties to assist in the delivery of administration services.
How Berkheimer Handles Information
Berkheimer upholds high standards of integrity in all business services and continually reviews and enhances its software, networks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. To reasonably protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of consumers’ personally identifiable information (PII) that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted on behalf of Berkheimer or its clients, the company has implemented administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. During the provision of tax administration services, clients or taxpayers provide records containing personal consumer information to Berkheimer, which is used and maintained exclusively for administrative and processing purposes in accordance with Pennsylvania local tax laws. Berkheimer is committed to using information solely for the purposes for which it was provided, prohibits the sale or unauthorized distribution of personally identifiable information to third parties, and processes information in accordance with security policies that are reviewed and updated annually.
Children under 16
Berkheimer will not intentionally collect any personal information, such as a child’s name or email address, from or about children under the age of 16.
However, Berkheimer will collect personal information if a child under 16 has earned income within Pennsylvania that requires filing and payment of applicable taxes and in accordance with Pennsylvania State Law.
Privacy Practices for Website Visitors
We use small text files called cookies to enhance the overall site experience; however, these cookies are not employed to track individual visitors to our site. Since the use of cookies has become a standard practice across most websites, users who are uncomfortable with this can typically opt out through their browser settings. Website or portal visitors may choose to provide PII in order to receive more information about our products and services. When such identifiable information is provided, Berkheimer uses it only for the stated purpose and may contact you via email, mail, or telephone. If your inquiry requires a response from Berkheimer, we will reply to you via email.
For California Residents, please see California Residents Notice of Collections.
Contacting Berkheimer
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Notice please use the “Contact Us”.