Privacy Policy
​Effective Date: 07/03/2025
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Doughty Bookkeeping ("we," "our," or "us") is a professional bookkeeping service based in Los Angeles County, California. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website, doughtybookkeeping.com.
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Information We Collect:
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Contact Form Submissions
When you contact us through our website, we collect the information you voluntarily provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Message content
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Website Usage Data
We may automatically collect basic technical information to improve your experience, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited on our site
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Date and time of visit
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Referring website (if applicable)
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Cookies
Our website may use basic cookies to improve browsing performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to use them.
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How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to:
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Respond to your inquiries about our bookkeeping services
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Provide information you’ve requested
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Improve website performance and functionality
We do not use your information for marketing purposes unless you explicitly request to receive updates.
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How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information, except in the following situations:
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When required by law
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To protect our legal rights
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With your explicit consent
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Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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Your Rights
You may request to:
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Know what information we’ve collected about you
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Correct or update inaccurate information
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Delete your information
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Opt out of future communications
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry — typically no longer than one year, unless we enter into a professional services relationship.
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California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request its deletion.
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Third-Party Links
Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out:
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Doughty Bookkeeping
Email: cat@doughtybookkeeping.com