Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Granite Peaks Bookkeeping (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website or services, we may collect:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
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Financial Information: Bank details, invoices, tax documents, and other bookkeeping-related data.
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Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide bookkeeping and accounting services.
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Respond to inquiries and communicate updates.
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Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Improve website functionality and user experience.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only:
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With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements.
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When required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and review your personal data.
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Request corrections or deletion (subject to legal retention requirements).
8. Data Breach Notification
In compliance with NH RSA 359-C:19, we will notify affected individuals promptly if a data breach occurs.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.
