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Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy for Iron Grip Bookkeeping
Last Updated: Aug 8th, 2025
1. Introduction
Iron Grip Bookkeeping ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data. By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect certain personal information from you, but only when that information is provided by you or is obtained with your authorization. The types of information we may collect include:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Financial and Business Information: We collect information necessary to provide our bookkeeping services, which may include details about your business finances, expenses, invoices, payroll, bank account information, and other sensitive financial data.
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Website Usage Information: We may collect non-personally identifiable information such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit on our site, and the duration of your visit. This is typically collected through standard web server logs and cookies.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through various means, including:
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Directly from you: When you contact us through our website, sign up for our services, or communicate with us via email or phone.
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Via Forms: When you fill out forms on our website (e.g., contact forms, client intake forms).
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Automatically: Through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide and maintain our services: We use your financial and business information to perform bookkeeping, accounting, and related services as agreed upon in our client engagement.
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To communicate with you: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send you important updates about your account, and provide you with information about our services.
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To improve our website: We may use website usage data to analyze trends, administer the site, and understand how our visitors interact with our content, which helps us enhance the user experience.
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For legal and security purposes: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect the security and integrity of our business and services.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may, however, disclose your information in the following circumstances:
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With your consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before sharing your information with any third party, such as a tax preparer or financial advisor.
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To service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing our services (e.g., cloud-based accounting software, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
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As required by law: We may disclose your information if we are legally required to do so, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
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In a business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction.
6. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your data. We implement a variety of security measures, including physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards, to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information. These measures are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective.
7. Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your hard drive that help us analyze web traffic and personalize our site for you. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:
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The right to access: You can request to see the personal information we have collected about you.
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The right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
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The right to deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.
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The right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain situations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
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Iron Grip Bookkeeping
(352) 435-5811