Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pitre Bookkeeping ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Business information (company name, industry, business size)
• Service preferences and inquiries submitted through our contact forms
• Financial information necessary to provide bookkeeping services (only for active clients)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Provide, maintain, and improve our bookkeeping services
• Send you service-related communications and updates
• Comply with legal obligations and professional standards
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent or at your direction
• With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., QuickBooks, hosting services)
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Pitre Bookkeeping, our clients, or others

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For clients, we maintain financial records in accordance with professional bookkeeping standards and applicable regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Object to processing of your personal information

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: