Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1st, 2025

Cari Elaine LLC, dba Cari Elaine Bookkeeping ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [yourwebsite.com] and use our bookkeeping services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business name
Billing and payment information (if applicable)

Non-Personal Information:

Browser type
IP address
Pages visited
Time and date of visit

Accounting Software Access:
When you grant us access to your accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Wave), we may collect and view financial records including but not limited to:

Transaction history
Invoices and receipts
Payroll information
Bank account details (view-only, no direct access to funds)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and manage our bookkeeping and accounting services
Access and organize your financial data from integrated accounting platforms
Communicate with you about your account or inquiries
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following cases:

With service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering services (e.g., cloud storage, accounting platforms, payment processors)
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your personal and financial information, including access credentials for third-party accounting software. Access is granted only to authorized personnel and is strictly used for bookkeeping purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Revoke our access to your accounting software at any time
Opt-out of receiving marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email or contact form].

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Florida Privacy Rights

While Florida does not currently have a comprehensive data privacy law like some other states, we are committed to complying with all applicable state and federal privacy laws.