Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how careBookkeeping collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your data.

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or use our services:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business address
  • Business Information: Company name, industry type, business size, and financial data necessary for our services
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited
  • Communication Data: Records of communications between you and careBookkeeping

2. How We Use Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Provide and improve our bookkeeping and financial services
  • Communicate with you about our services, updates, and support
  • Process payments and manage your account
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance our website and services
  • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing)
  • When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
  • With your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection practices
  • Secure data centers and infrastructure

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and review your personal data
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@carebookkeeping.io

Address: careBookkeeping Privacy Team