Privacy Policy

Welcome to BVS Bookkeeping. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website or use our bookkeeping and accounting services. By accessing our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. The Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you submit through our contact forms or during consultations.

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and browsing patterns. This information is gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve our services.

2. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

Our website employs cookies—small text files placed on your device—to optimize functionality and analyze usage patterns.

• Google Analytics: We utilize Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website traffic, visitor behavior, and engagement metrics. This information helps us understand user preferences and enhance our website's performance.
• Advertising: We work with advertising partners including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta (Facebook) Ads. These services use cookies to track campaign effectiveness, deliver targeted advertisements, and may display relevant ads to you on third-party websites based on your interaction with our site.

You may control cookie preferences or disable cookies entirely through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond promptly to your inquiries and service requests.
• To schedule and conduct discovery calls and consultations.
• To deliver and improve our bookkeeping and accounting services.
• To enhance website functionality and user experience.
• To optimize our marketing strategies and communications.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We maintain strict confidentiality of your personal information and only share it in limited circumstances: with service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements), when required by law or legal process, or with your explicit consent. We never share client financial data except as necessary to provide our agreed-upon services.

5. Keeping Your Information Safe

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial information. Our safeguards include SSL encryption, secure client portals, regular security audits, and restricted access protocols. While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information in our possession. You may also opt out of certain communications or request restrictions on how we use your data. To exercise these rights or if you have concerns about your information, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@bvsbookkeeping.com. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.