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Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how 1st Step Accounting, LLC (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on 1ststepaccounting.com, and the choices you have.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include your browser’s local storage. They help a site work, remember your preferences and, with your permission, understand how the site is used.

How we use them

Necessary

These are required for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They include remembering your cookie choice and your accessibility settings (stored only on your device), keeping the site secure, and allowing our embedded client forms (Cognito Forms) and appointment booking tool (BookMe) to work.

Analytics (optional)

If you allow them, analytics cookies help us understand which pages are visited and how people find us, so we can improve the site. We do not currently run any analytics tools; if we add one, it will only load after you opt in.

Marketing (optional)

If you allow them, marketing cookies may be used to measure the results of our advertising. We do not currently use any; if we add them, they will only load after you opt in.

Third-party services

Some features are provided by other companies that may set their own cookies when you use them, including Cognito Forms (online client forms), BookMe (appointment booking), our secure client portal, embedded videos (Vimeo or YouTube) and Google Fonts. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.

Your choices

When you first visit, you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or choose by category. You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some parts of the site may then not work as intended.

Contact us

Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@1ststepaccounting.com or 1st Step Accounting, LLC, PO Box 66668, Baltimore, MD 21239-6668. See also our Privacy Policy.