Effective Date: 03/31/2025
Welcome to The Accounting Doctor. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.theaccountingdoctor.com] or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:
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Information You Provide Directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Business name and financial information for service inquiries
- Information submitted through forms, scheduling tools, and communications
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Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages you visit and time spent on our site (via cookies and tracking technologies)
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Third-Party Sources:
We may collect information from public databases, marketing partners, and other third parties.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our services
- Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
- Schedule appointments and consultations
- Send you important updates, newsletters, marketing communications (where permitted)
- Conduct internal research and analytics
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
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Service Providers:
Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., CRM providers, payment processors, marketing agencies), bound by confidentiality agreements. -
Legal Obligations:
To comply with legal or regulatory requirements, respond to lawful requests, or protect the rights, property, or safety of The Accounting Doctor, our clients, or others. -
Business Transfers:
In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Personalize your website experience
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve our marketing efforts
You can manage your cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
When no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- Withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@theaccountingdoctor.com.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
8. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. 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 you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.
When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
The Accounting Doctor
Email: info@theaccountingdoctor.com
Phone: (844) ACCT-DOC
Website: www.theaccountingdoctor.com