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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 24, 2026

Slate Payworx, Inc. ("Slate Payworx," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of our clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and the individuals whose information we process in connection with payroll and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain information obtained through our website and in connection with the services we provide.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

  • Our website

  • Client onboarding processes

  • Payroll processing services

  • Tax administration services

  • Direct deposit administration

  • Benefit and retirement plan integrations

  • Workers' compensation administration

  • Secure file-sharing and document exchange tools

  • Communications with clients, prospective clients, and authorized representatives

Information We Collect

Business Information

We may collect information relating to business clients and prospective clients, including:

  • Business name

  • Business address

  • Federal and state tax identification numbers

  • Contact information

  • Payroll schedules

  • Employee census information

  • Banking information

  • Employment-related records

Employee Information

In providing payroll and related services, we may process personal information concerning our clients' employees, including:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Telephone number

  • Email address

  • Date of birth

  • Social Security number

  • Government-issued identification numbers

  • Compensation information

  • Tax withholding information

  • Benefit elections

  • Bank account information

  • Employment status and payroll history

Website Information

When visitors access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system information

  • Website usage information

  • Referral URLs

  • Cookie and similar technology data

Information Submitted Through Forms

We collect information voluntarily submitted through website forms, email communications, phone inquiries, referral submissions, scheduling requests, and other interactions. Information submitted through website forms may be processed by third-party website hosting and communication providers on our behalf.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • Establish and administer client relationships

  • Process payroll and payroll-related transactions

  • Facilitate tax filings and tax payments

  • Administer direct deposit services

  • Support workers' compensation and retirement plan integrations

  • Provide customer support

  • Verify identity and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

  • Improve our website and services

  • Communicate regarding services, updates, and business matters

  • Send marketing or promotional communications regarding our services

  • Protect the security and integrity of our systems

We process personal information only for legitimate business purposes and as reasonably necessary to provide services requested by our clients.

Employee Information Processed on Behalf of Clients

In many cases, Slate Payworx processes employee personal information solely on behalf of employer clients. Employer clients determine the purposes for which employee information is collected and maintained and are responsible for providing any notices required by applicable law.

Employees seeking access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information should generally direct such requests to their employer.

Disclosure of Information

Slate Payworx does not sell personal information.

We may disclose information to:

Service Providers and Vendors

Third-party service providers that assist us in delivering services, including:

  • Payroll and workforce management platforms

  • Tax filing and payment processors

  • Financial institutions and ACH processors

  • Workers' compensation providers

  • Benefit administrators

  • Retirement plan providers

  • Customer relationship management providers

  • Cloud storage and document management providers

  • Secure file-sharing providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Technology, communications, and security vendors

Government Authorities

Federal, state, and local agencies when required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, audit, or other lawful request.

Professional Advisors

Attorneys, accountants, auditors, insurers, and other professional advisors as reasonably necessary to protect our legal interests or fulfill professional obligations.

Business Transactions

In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing transaction, corporate reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to applicable confidentiality obligations.

Secure File Transfers and Communications

Slate Payworx may provide secure methods for transmitting payroll, tax, employee, and business information. Clients may also communicate with us through email and other electronic means.

While we encourage the use of secure transmission methods when appropriate, electronic communications may not always be secure. Clients are responsible for selecting the method by which they submit information to us.

Data Security

Slate Payworx maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

Such safeguards may include access controls, authentication requirements, secure transmission methods, employee confidentiality obligations, vendor management practices, and other reasonable security measures appropriate to our business.

Despite these measures, no system, network, website, or method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and recordkeeping requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

  • Protect legitimate business interests

Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may utilize cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website usage, enhance user experience, support website security, and evaluate marketing effectiveness.

Visitors may adjust browser settings to limit or disable cookies; however, certain website functions may be affected.

Third-Party Websites and Platforms

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payroll platforms, employee self-service portals, or other external services. Access to and use of such services are governed by the terms, privacy policies, and practices of the applicable third-party provider.

Slate Payworx is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of third-party websites or services.

Data Breach and Security Incidents

In the event of a suspected or confirmed security incident involving personal information, Slate Payworx may investigate, take corrective measures, and provide notifications to affected parties, clients, regulators, or governmental authorities as required by applicable law.

State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states may have rights regarding access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about personal information maintained by businesses under applicable law.

Requests regarding personal information may be submitted using the contact information below. We will review and respond as required by applicable law.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy shall be interpreted to limit any rights or obligations imposed by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 years of age through our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our website or services following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

Slate Payworx, Inc.
20 Mary E Clark Dr Suite 2

Hampstead, NH 03841

Email: support@slatepayworx.com
Phone: (603) 329-2134