Privacy Policy Overview
QB Bookkeeping LLC, doing business as Business Book Services ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at intuitquickbooks.us or use any of our accounting and bookkeeping services.
By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.
Our Commitment: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is used solely to deliver and improve our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Full name, business name, and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Mailing and billing address
- Financial and accounting records you share with us for service purposes
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors — we do not store full card details)
- Communications, correspondence, and support requests
- Information submitted through our contact or inquiry forms
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns on our website
- Referral URLs and search terms used to find our website
- Cookie and session data (see Section 8)
Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from third-party sources such as payment processors, identity verification services, or publicly available business registries, solely as required to deliver our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing accounting and bookkeeping services | Contract performance |
| Processing payments and issuing invoices | Contract performance |
| Responding to inquiries and providing customer support | Legitimate interest |
| Sending service updates and important notices | Legitimate interest |
| Improving our website and service offerings | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal and regulatory obligations | Legal obligation |
| Preventing fraud and ensuring security | Legitimate interest |
| Sending marketing communications (with your consent) | Consent |
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notice provided.
- With Your Consent: Any other sharing will only occur with your explicit prior consent.
Important: Financial data and accounting records you share with us are treated as strictly confidential and are never disclosed to any third party without your express written authorization, except as required by law.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. These include SSL/TLS encryption, secure access-controlled storage, regular security assessments, restricted staff access on a need-to-know basis, and confidentiality agreements with all employees and contractors.
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy and comply with legal obligations. Financial and accounting records are retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with IRS requirements and applicable U.S. federal and state regulations. Upon expiration, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights: access, correction, deletion, opt-out from marketing, data portability, and restriction of processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at billing@intuitquickbooks.us. We will respond within 30 days.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We use essential cookies (required for functionality), analytics cookies (anonymized, e.g. Google Analytics), and preference cookies (remembering your settings). You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for business use by individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.