Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Intelligent Business Services LLC (“IBS,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit a1ibs.com, submit a consultation request, or book an appointment with us.

Who we are

Intelligent Business Services LLC is a Minnesota business providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and advisory services. You can reach us at info@a1ibs.com or 612-839-4339.

Information we collect

  • Consultation requests. When you submit our preliminary intake form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, the type of help you are seeking, and a general description of your matter.
  • Appointments. If you book an appointment online, our scheduling tool collects your name, contact details, the service and time selected, and any notes you add.
  • Direct communications. If you email or call us, we keep the information you share so we can respond.
  • Website usage. Like most websites, our server and our analytics tools record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring site. We may use Google services connected through Google Site Kit, such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to understand how the site is used.

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, taxpayer-identification numbers, dates of birth, bank or payment credentials, passwords, government identification, complete tax returns, or legal correspondence through the website or by ordinary email. If we accept your matter, we will provide a secure way to share the documents we need.

How we use information

  • To review your inquiry and decide whether IBS can help
  • To respond to you, schedule appointments, and send related reminders
  • To run conflict checks and prepare for an engagement
  • To maintain, secure, and improve the website
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

Client and tax information

Information you provide after an engagement begins is handled under your engagement agreement and applicable professional and legal requirements, including federal rules that limit how tax return preparers may use and disclose tax return information (Internal Revenue Code section 7216 and related regulations). We will ask for your written consent before using or disclosing tax return information where those rules require it.

How information is shared

We share information only as needed to operate our business and serve you, including with:

  • Service providers that host the website, process form submissions, schedule appointments, send email, or provide analytics, under their own confidentiality and security terms
  • Attorneys, enrolled agents, CPAs, or other professionals you authorize us to coordinate with
  • Government agencies or others when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety

Cookies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working (for example, to remember form progress or appointment selections) and, where enabled, to measure site traffic through Google Analytics. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work correctly without them.

How long we keep information

Preliminary consultation submissions are kept for up to 90 days unless the matter proceeds, a shorter period is appropriate, or a legal, regulatory, conflict-screening, or business requirement supports keeping them longer. Client records are kept for the periods required by law and professional standards.

How we protect information

We limit access to submitted information to authorized personnel and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No website or email system is completely secure, which is why we ask you not to send sensitive details through the site.

Your choices

You may ask to access, correct, or delete the personal information you have submitted to us, subject to records we are required to keep. Email info@a1ibs.com with your request. You may opt out of non-essential email from us at any time.

Children

This website is intended for business owners and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised.

Contact us

Intelligent Business Services LLC
Email: info@a1ibs.com
Phone: 612-839-4339