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.
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.
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