Privacy Policy - Seller Bookkeeping | How We Protect Your Data
Seller Bookkeeping

Privacy Policy

How We Protect Your Data - Our commitment to your privacy and data security

Last Updated: November 6, 2025 | Effective Date: November 6, 2025

1. Overview & Commitment

Seller Bookkeeping (sellerbookkeeping.info) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Who We Are: Seller Bookkeeping is an online resource providing guides, templates, calculators, and checklists for business sellers and entrepreneurs.

Our Commitment: We respect your privacy and maintain strict practices to safeguard your personal information. We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number, message content when you contact us
  • Email Subscriptions: Email address for newsletters or updates (if applicable)
  • Account Creation: Username, password, email if you create an account
  • Feedback/Support: Any information you provide in support requests or feedback forms

Information Collected Automatically

  • Website Analytics: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, mobile device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Which resources you download, which calculators you use
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: Information stored in cookies and web beacons

Information NOT Collected

  • Financial data entered into downloadable templates or online calculators is NOT transmitted to our servers
  • Personal business information remains on your device
  • We do not collect sensitive information (credit card, bank account, SSN) unless you voluntarily provide it

3. How We Collect Information

Direct Collection: We collect information when you directly provide it to us through forms, emails, or contact requests.

Automatic Collection: We use analytics tools (Google Analytics, web beacons, cookies) to track website usage and user behavior.

Third-Party Services: We may receive information from third-party services, hosting providers, and analytics platforms.

Downloads & Local Tools: Our downloadable templates and online calculators process data locally on your device. This data is not automatically sent to our servers or stored on our systems.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Improvement: Understand user behavior to improve website content, tools, and user experience
  • Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Email Communications: Send newsletters or updates if you've subscribed (with opt-out option)
  • Analytics: Analyze website traffic and user engagement patterns
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Personalization: Customize your experience when you visit our website

5. Information Sharing

We Do NOT Share Your Information:

  • With third-party marketers or advertisers (without your consent)
  • For commercial purposes or direct marketing outside our own services
  • With anyone claiming affiliation without verification

We MAY Share Your Information:

  • Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics services, email platforms (bound by confidentiality agreements)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority
  • Business Transfers: If our website is sold, merged, or transferred (with notice to you)
  • With Your Consent: If you explicitly authorize sharing
Important: We will never sell your email address or personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. You retain full control of your information.

6. Data Security

Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers with firewalls
  • Access controls limiting data to authorized personnel
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Password protection for accounts

Limitations: While we make reasonable efforts to protect your data, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security against all threats.

Your Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passwords and account information. Never share login credentials with anyone.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that remember your preferences and activities on our website.

Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (navigation, security)
  • Analytics Cookies: Track website usage (Google Analytics) to improve content
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Third-Party Cookies: From platforms like Google, Facebook (if applicable)

Your Cookie Controls:

  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Most browsers allow you to refuse or clear cookies
  • Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
  • You can opt-out of analytics tracking

8. Your Privacy Rights

Access & Portability

You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and receive it in a portable format.

Correction & Deletion

You can request correction of inaccurate information or deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).

Opt-Out Rights

  • Unsubscribe from email communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking through browser settings
  • Disable cookies through your device settings

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have specific rights under CCPA including right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the EU, GDPR provides rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Contact Form Data: Retained for 2-3 years or as long as needed to respond
  • Email Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
  • Account Information: Retained while account is active; deleted upon request
  • Analytics Data: Retained per Google Analytics default (26 months)
  • Legal Hold: Information may be retained longer if required by law

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, resources, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

You should:

  • Review privacy policies of external sites before providing information
  • Understand that external sites operate independently
  • Be aware that external links may track your behavior separately

11. Children's Privacy

Seller Bookkeeping does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our website is designed for adults (business owners and entrepreneurs).

If we become aware that a child has provided personal information:

  • We will delete the information immediately
  • We will notify the parent/guardian

For concerns about children's information, please contact us immediately.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

What We'll Do:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, notify users via email if contact information is provided
  • Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:

Privacy Contact Information:
📧 Email: privacy@sellerbookkeeping.info
🌐 Website: https://whitesmoke-monkey-351073.hostingersite.com/
📋 Contact Form: https://whitesmoke-monkey-351073.hostingersite.com/contact/

Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR and privacy-related matters, contact our privacy team at the email above.

Your Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
  • You consent to our collection and use of information as described
  • You are responsible for protecting your passwords and login information
  • Data entered into downloadable tools remains on your device
  • You understand the limitations of internet security

International Users

Seller Bookkeeping operates from multiple jurisdictions. By using our website, you acknowledge that:

  • Information may be transferred internationally
  • You agree to our international data transfer practices
  • Your information is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where our servers are located