Introduction to Our Cookie Policy

At BOT APT Global Tax Consultants LLC, we value transparency and respect your privacy as you use our website. Through the BOT APT Cookie Policy, we provide a detailed description of how and why cookies are used by the BOT APT website (https://bot-apt.com/). As a leading provider of US corporate tax, accounting services, and business advisory, we care about data security and want partners like you to understand cookies and the important addition they make to your online experience. This page lists the cookies we use on this site, how they’re used, your options when it comes to cookies, and how you can change or delete them. If after reading this policy you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call (817) 665-9716.

Cookies

Cookies are files created by your computer (whether desktop, tablet, or smartphone) that a website builds on visiting it. Cookies allow sites to remember what you have done in the past (logins, language requirements, and other settings) over a period of time. Cookies are widely used to improve the performance of websites and to provide information to website owners so they can enhance the experience of site visitors. On the BOT APT website, cookies allow functionality such as streamlined navigation, personalized content, password protection, and meaningful reporting so we can continue to improve our services.

Why We Use Cookies on the BOT APT Website

Cookies are a fundamental part of modern internet viewing-and for BOT APT Global Tax Consultants, they serve a number of specific purposes. We use cookies to:

• Ensure that the website works correctly and securely for all users.
• Remember your preferences and settings to provide you with a more personalized experience on future visits to the site.
• Analyze how our site is used and track usage stats so that we can better understand our traffic and enhance content and promotional activity.
• Communicate through our contact forms and client portals.
• Provide information that is relevant to your interests around our tax, assurance, and advisory solutions.

We are committed to using cookies responsibly to further enhance your interaction with our site while still securing your privacy and rights to data.

Categories of Cookies We Use

The categories of cookies we use on the BOT APT website are as follows:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – These cookies are required for our website to operate and perform functions that are essential to our site. These cookies enable, for example, core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may not be able to use certain services and features of our website without these cookies.
• Performance Cookies – In these cookies, we collect information about how visitors use our website. This information includes the pages visited, the time spent on the website, how error messages are received, etc. This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymous form, in order to help us improve our website performance and services.
• Functionality Cookies – We use functionality cookies to remember you, if you have visited our site before. These cookies enable us to offer enhanced and more personalized features, including, for example, to remember your language and area. We may also be able to use these cookies to provide services that you have asked us to supply (e.g., reading a report and completing an order form).
• Analytics Cookies – We use analytics cookies on our site to understand when and how it is being used (e.g., number of visitors, amount of time spent by each visitor, device type, etc.). Our focus is on studying viewing habits so that we can adjust our offerings as needed.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies – BOT APT does not engage in unnecessary or disruptive advertising. These cookies are relevant for targeting purposes based on your account or user profile. They may also be used by us or our business partners to deliver content that is more pertinent to certain events or your interests (e.g., seminars and webinars), as well as measure the effectiveness of informational campaigns (e.g., e-marketing campaigns). We want you to receive the type and scope of communications that you expect in line with your profession.

Full List of Cookies Used on Our Website

The specifics on the cookies you will be served when you use https://bot-apt.com/ are as follows:

Cookie Name	Category	Purpose
botapt_session	Strictly Necessary	Used to store your session state and to secure site interactions.
botapt_preferences	Functionality	Used to store cookie preferences and language choice.
_ga, _gid	Analytical	Google Analytics cookies used to track your usage of the site and provide us with data regarding visitors in aggregate.
_gat	Performance	Used to throttle request rate for performance during heavy load periods.
__cfduid	Strictly Necessary	Used by our security provider (Cloudflare) to identify trusted web traffic.
contact_form_submitted	Functionality	Used to remember if you have submitted our contact form and preclude further transmissions if you have.
marketing_opt_in	Targeting	Used to remember your opt-in for follow up communication(s) in regard to our services.

Cookie names, location, and/or purpose may change over time as we improve functionality of our website. Changes will be made in compliance with this policy.

How We Use Third Party Cookies

In addition to cookies placed directly by BOT APT Global Tax Consultants, we also use certain third-party services to provide features and analyze traffic. When these services are used, the third party may place a cookie on your computer. The third-party cookies we presently set or allow to be set on our behalf are the following:

• Google Analytics – Provides us aggregated information regarding users’ interactions with our site, which we use to improve our content and navigation.
• Cloudflare – Provides us site security measures and maintenance of site performance by maintaining records of trusted traffic and filtering out attacks.
• LinkedIn Insights Tag – Allows us to learn how professionals in certain fields interact with our content, and helps us deliver information to others in our network.

Third party cookies are governed by the terms and conditions of service with each provider. These third-party services are reviewed periodically to confirm they meet our privacy and data security standards.

How To Manage Your Cookie Preferences

As you visit our website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed where you can choose to accept cookies, or customize your cookie tracking and data collection settings and preferences. You may:

• Accept all cookies for a more personalized and tailored experience
• Decline to accept cookies other than those required for the basic function of the site
• Choose to customize your cookie tracking and data collection by enabling or disabling certain categories of cookies (functionality, performance, analytics-including IP addresses, targeting)

When using these settings, you will be able to make selections anytime using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer at the bottom of all pages of our website.

Cookies are also generally managed through most browser menus, where you can block cookies that are already in your browser or block new cookies. Please be aware that restricting any type of cookies may affect the function of the site as well as your experience on it.

Duration and Storage of Cookies

Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies on the BOT APT website. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are automatically deleted from your device when you leave the BOT APT site or close your browser. Session cookies are required for secure navigation features and other interactive services on the BOT APT website.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a pre-determined period, or until you choose to delete them manually from your computer. Persistent cookies store preferences and settings for your future visits, making it convenient and tailored to use the BOT APT site.

The cookie retention period depends on their purpose. For instance, preference cookies may expire after one month, or at most, one year. Analytic cookies may be valid for about two years. All cookies stored have an expired period that is automatically deleted.

Making Sure Your Data Is Safe With Us

Your privacy and security are important to us as they are fundamental to our business. BOT APT Global Tax Consultants employs technical and organizational measures to safely process information collected from its cookies in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We do not use cookies to collect personal information such as Social Security numbers, or financial or client-identifying information. All information collected is anonymized and aggregated to the extent possible. Access to information derived from cookies is limited to authorized persons with access to website operations and analytics reporting.

Cookies and Your Privacy Rights

BOT APT Global Tax Consultants is in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU visitors), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws. As a site user, you have the following rights:

• The right to understand what information is being collected via cookies and how that information will be used.
• The right to decline or opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time.
• The right to have personal data collected by the website via cookies to be deleted.
• The right to reach out to us for more information about our data collection.

BOT APT Global Tax Consultants fully supports these rights, as well as openness in our use of cookies. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy and Use of Cookies

This website and the products and services offered here are directed to professionals and businesses, and not children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly accept or receive any information from children via cookies or otherwise. Should we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we would act to delete such information. If you have knowledge that a child has provided us with personal information on our website, you may contact us at [email protected].

Changes To This Cookie Policy

BOT APT Global Tax Consultants may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or requirements. This page will be updated with any revisions and date. Please review this policy periodically to keep abreast of how we use cookies and protect your privacy. Any material changes to this policy will be provided through appropriate notice, for example, by posting a notice on our homepage or by direct communication where appropriate.

Contact Us

Should you have any queries, concerns, or requests relating to our Cookie Policy, please contact us. Our team is on hand to answer any questions you may have about the cookies we use, your data rights, or general privacy issues.

Contact
2100 Clarendon Blvd Ste 63
Arlington VA 22201 United States
(817) 665-9716
[email protected]

You can also reach us using the contact form available through our website: https://bot-apt.com/. We are dedicated to resolving all queries to your satisfaction and as quickly as possible. Alternatively, visit our Contact BOT APT Global Tax Consultants page.

BOT APT Global Tax Consultants

BOT APT Global Tax Consultants LLC is a Texas-based joint venture between BOT Advisory and APT AND CO LLP, with presence in the US and globally through the APT Network. We are an international team of seasoned professionals specializing in providing US corporate tax, cross-border/international, transfer pricing, assurance, accounting, and related services. Our familiarity with both US and international regulatory environments allows us to customize solutions for clients in government, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, IT, construction, commerce, gaming, and other industries. Committed to client growth and success, we offer practical advisory and compliance solutions that deliver value. For further information about services or to discuss professional needs, reach out to us at [email protected] or (817) 665-9716. To learn more about our firm, visit About BOT APT Global Tax Consultants.