Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CORPIUS ("CORPIUS", "Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We provide professional U.S. business formation services (including C-Corporation, S-Corporation, LLC and Nonprofit organization formation), compliance services, and income tax filing & planning services for individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses worldwide.

This Privacy Policy explains in a clear and transparent way how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you:

• visit our website https://corpius.net (the "Site");
• request our C-Corporation formation services, LLC formation services, Nonprofit formation, or Green Card services;
• use our Income Tax Filing & Planning services, including uploading your 12-month bank statements, tax forms, and bookkeeping records;
• communicate with us by email, phone, contact forms, live chat, or social media.

By accessing or using the Site or any of our services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site and Services.

We designed this Privacy Policy to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws and, where relevant, international data protection laws such as the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

• from visitors and users of corpius.net;
• from prospective and current clients who purchase or use our Services;
• from individuals who contact us about U.S. company formation, corporate compliance, or tax preparation services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to:

• third-party websites or platforms that are not controlled by CORPIUS, even if linked from our Site;
• information we process strictly as a service provider on behalf of our clients, where a separate data processing or service agreement may apply.

3. Information We Collect

We collect both personal information and non-personal information to operate our business formation and tax services effectively and securely.

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

You may provide information directly when you fill out forms on our Site, purchase or subscribe to our services, upload tax, banking, or corporate documents, or communicate with us. The information you provide may include:

Identity & Contact Data

• Full name, email address, phone number
• Mailing address / business address
• Country and state of residence or incorporation

Business Formation & Corporate Data

• Desired entity type (C-Corporation, S-Corporation, LLC, Nonprofit)
• Proposed company name and DBA
• State of incorporation and registered agent details
• Ownership and management details (shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers)
• Articles of Incorporation/Organization and related corporate records
• EIN (Employer Identification Number) or other tax ID, when applicable

Tax & Financial Data

When you use our Income Tax Filing & Planning or bookkeeping services, you may provide bank and credit card statements, tax forms and returns (Form 1040, 1040-NR, 1065, 1120-S, 1120, 1099, W-2, etc.), bookkeeping records, expense spreadsheets, receipts, invoices, payroll information, and other financial information required to prepare and file your returns.

Compliance & Verification Data

• Copies of identification documents (passport, national ID, driver's license)
• Date of birth, nationality, or residency status, where legally required
• Documentation needed for KYC/AML and other compliance checks
• Electronic signatures and signed documents

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Site, we automatically collect certain data using cookies, pixels, log files, and similar technologies, such as IP address and approximate location, device type, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and date/time of visits.

3.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from payment processors, e-signature services, government agencies and public records, professional partners, and analytics and advertising partners.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide and Manage Our Services

Processing orders for business formation; preparing, filing, and managing tax returns; providing bookkeeping and compliance tracking; managing your account, payments, and service preferences.

To Communicate With You

Sending service confirmations, onboarding instructions, deadlines, and status updates; responding to your questions and feedback; providing guidance on required documents.

To Comply With Legal and Regulatory Obligations

Meeting our obligations under tax laws, corporate laws, and financial regulations; responding to lawful requests from courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities.

To Improve and Secure Our Site and Services

Monitoring website performance, analyzing usage patterns, detecting and preventing fraud, and developing new products.

For Marketing and Analytics

Sending newsletters and educational content (where permitted by law), personalizing content and recommendations, conducting A/B testing and campaign optimization.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for money.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract – to provide the Services you requested.
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws.
• Legitimate interests – to improve our Site and Services, secure our systems, and prevent fraud.
• Consent – for certain marketing communications and cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers

We engage service providers to help us operate our Site and deliver our Services, including web hosting, payment processors, e-signature platforms, email/support platforms, and analytics providers. These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us.

Government Agencies and Filing Offices

To deliver business formation and tax services, we may submit your information to Secretaries of State, the IRS, and state and local tax authorities.

Professional Advisors

We may share information with our attorneys, accountants, auditors, and other professional advisors, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when necessary to comply with applicable law, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect our rights and safety.

7. International Data Transfers

CORPIUS is headquartered in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect personal data transferred from the EEA, UK, or other jurisdictions.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate our Site, analyze performance, and support our marketing efforts. Types of cookies we use include: Strictly Necessary Cookies, Functional Cookies, Analytics Cookies, and Advertising & Marketing Cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the requested Services, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain accurate business records. In many cases, tax and corporate documents must be retained for a minimum period specified by law (typically 3–7 years or longer). When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete, anonymize, or aggregate it.

10. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure data centers and firewalls, role-based access controls, regular backups and system monitoring, and security policies and incident response protocols.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may have the following rights:

• Right of Access – to request a copy of your personal information.
• Right to Rectification – to request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Deletion – to request deletion, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing – to limit our processing in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability – to receive a copy of your information in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object – to object to certain processing, such as direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – where processing is based on consent.

11.1 Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. At this time, CORPIUS does not "sell" personal information in the traditional sense. You or your authorized agent may submit requests using the contact methods below.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

13. Third-Party Websites and External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites not owned or controlled by CORPIUS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your privacy rights, please contact us:

If you are located in the EEA or the UK and you believe we have not resolved your concerns, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.