Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Bookkeepers101.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website. It complies with U.S. privacy expectations, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and is GDPR-friendly for EU visitors.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our embedded calendar tool (Cal.com) to book a meeting, or when you contact us via forms or email, we collect:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Meeting preferences or custom message
This data is collected solely to manage and confirm appointments.
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and device
• Pages visited and time on site (via analytics tools)
• Cookies or similar tracking technologies (for basic functionality and site performance)
We do not collect payment information, credit card numbers, or sensitive personal data.

2. Use of Information

We use your information to:
• Schedule and manage appointments (via Cal.com)
• Send confirmations, reminders, and service-related communication
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to inquiries or service requests
We do not use your data for advertising or resale. Your information is never sold.

3. Appointment Scheduling via Cal.com

Our site uses Cal.com for appointment scheduling. When you book a meeting:
• Your name, email, and time preferences are collected by Cal.com.
• Cal.com transmits this information to us securely.
• Cal.com may store this information in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
We do not store this data independently outside of what is received through Cal.com and email notifications.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your data only with:
• Cal.com (for scheduling)
• Website hosting and analytics providers (for site performance)
We do not sell, trade, or share your information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data:
• As long as needed to manage appointments or provide requested services
• As required by law or for internal accountability
• Deleted or anonymized once no longer needed
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).

6. Your Rights (EU & General)

You may:
• Request a copy of your data
• Correct or update your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing or request limited use
• Withdraw consent (for example, to stop receiving emails)
To exercise any of these rights, email: info@bookkeepers101.com

7. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
a. Right to Know
You can request information about:
• The categories of personal data we collect
• The purposes for which we use your data
• The categories of third parties with whom we share your data
b. Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal information we’ve collected about you.
c. Right to Delete
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
d. Right to Correct
You may ask us to correct inaccurate information.
e. Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
We do not sell or share your data for cross-context advertising. No opt-out is needed.
f. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Data
We do not collect or use sensitive personal data (e.g., health, SSN, geolocation).
How to exercise your California rights:
Email info@bookkeepers101.com with the subject line: "California Privacy Request".
We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.

8. Security

We use technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please take your own precautions as well (e.g., secure your email account).

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we learn that a child’s data was submitted, we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. If we make material changes, we’ll update the "Effective Date" and notify you on our site.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact: Email: info@bookkeepers101.com