Privacy Policy
GraceCare Bookkeeping ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, gracecarebookkeeping.com (the "Site"), or contact us about our bookkeeping services.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, book a consultation, or sign up for our newsletter, you may provide:
• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name or details related to your bookkeeping needs
• Any other information you choose to share in a form submission or message
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools, including:
• IP address and general location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs
• Interactions with Site content
This data is collected through Google Analytics. See Section 5 for details on how to opt out.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
• Deliver bookkeeping services and communicate about your account
• Send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
• Improve our Site content and user experience
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may work with trusted third-party tools and platforms (such as email service providers or scheduling software) that help us operate our business. These parties are contractually required to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of GraceCare Bookkeeping or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and consultation inquiries are generally retained for up to 12 months unless an ongoing service relationship requires longer retention.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Specifically: • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Most browsers also allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the Site.
6. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
• Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data we have collected about you and how we use it.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is required.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To submit a privacy request, contact us at the information listed in Section 9. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive financial information online.
Please note: Our website is not intended for submitting actual financial documents or sensitive client data. Secure file sharing for active clients is handled separately and communicated directly.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as QuickBooks Online or scheduling platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
GraceCare Bookkeeping
Website: gracecarebookkeeping.com
(619) 701-7874
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Last Updated: 01/01/2026