Privacy Policy


Effective Date: May 15, 2026

Welcome to ERO Watch (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit ERO Watch.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect


Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Messages submitted through contact forms or chat tools
  • Information submitted when requesting reports, services, or support

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the website.

Automatically Collected Information


Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Referring websites
  • Time spent on pages
  • Approximate geographic location


This information helps us improve website performance, analytics, and user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies


This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve functionality
  • Serve advertisements


Third-party services, including Google, may also use cookies.

Users can control cookie behavior through their browser settings.

Google AdSense and Advertising


We may use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display advertisements.

Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on:

  • your visit to this website
  • visits to other websites

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to provide personalized advertising.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Google Ads Settings

For additional information about how Google uses data, visit:
How Google Uses Information From Sites or Apps

Analytics Services


We may use analytics services such as:

These services help us understand website traffic and improve site functionality.

Analytics providers may collect:

  • IP addresses
  • browser/device information
  • browsing behavior

Public Data and Directory Information


ERO Watch publishes information derived from public, commercial, regulatory, or licensed data sources related to:

  • Electronic Return Originators (EROs)
  • PTIN holders
  • Acceptance agents
  • tax preparation businesses

Information displayed on this website is intended for informational and research purposes.

If you believe information displayed on the website is inaccurate or should be reviewed, please contact us.

Third-Party Content and Embedded Services


This website may contain:

  • embedded dashboards
  • interactive maps
  • third-party widgets
  • external links


Third-party services may independently collect information according to their own privacy policies. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

Data Security


We take reasonable measures to help protect information transmitted through the website. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy


This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Choices


Users may:

  • disable cookies through browser settings
  • opt out of personalized advertising
  • contact us regarding privacy concerns


Changes to This Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information


If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the methods shown in the left margin.

This web site a clearinghouse for data about participants in the IRS' Electronic Return Originator program.