Privacy Policy for Accountant Blue Book

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited
circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We share information when you direct us to (e.g., connecting to a third-
  party app).
• With Service Providers & Business Partners: We share information with trusted vendors who
  perform services on our behalf under strict contractual obligations (“Data Processing
  Agreements”). These include:
  Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure Providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
  Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  Customer Support & Communication Tools
  Analytics & Marketing Platform Providers
  Fraud Prevention & Security Services
  

For Legal & Compliance Reasons: We disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with a valid legal process (subpoena, court order, government investigation).
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.
• Prevent fraud, security, or technical issues.

Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or
acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data
that cannot reasonably identify you for any lawful purpose

5. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

Security: We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect
your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include
encryption (in transit and at rest), access controls, secure network architecture, and regular security
assessments. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We cannot
guarantee absolute security.
Your Role in Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
credentials and securing the devices and networks you use to access the Service. Please notify us
immediately at info@accountantbluebook.com if you suspect any unauthorized access.
Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We retain
Customer Data you store within the Service for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide
you the Service. You may request deletion of your account data as outlined in Section 6.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

• Access & Correction: You can access and update your account information by logging into your
  Service account.
• Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of promotional emails by following the
  “unsubscribe” link in the email. You may still receive transactional messages.
• Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. See our Cookie
  Policy for more details.
• Account Deletion & Data Portability: You may request to delete your account or receive an
  electronic copy of your personal data. To do so, please contact us at
  info@accountantbluebook.com. We will process your request in accordance with applicable
  law.
• “Do Not Sell or Share My Info” & “Limit Use of Sensitive Info”: We do not sell your personal
  information as defined by laws like the CCPA. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal
  information for purposes beyond those permitted.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will verify your
identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
You may have the right to appeal our decision by contacting us.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

We are based in the United States. Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to,
stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country of residence. By using our
Service, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing. Where required, we use approved data
transfer mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure an adequate level of protection
for your data.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided
us with personal information, please contact us. If we learn we have collected personal information
from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

9. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This
Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party sites. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy
of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy
policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate
when changes were made. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy
on this page and, where appropriate and feasible, via email or a prominent notice within the Service.
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your
acceptance of the changes.

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices,
please contact us at:
Accountant BlueBook Inc.
New Castle, DE 19720
Email: info@accountantbluebook.com

12. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES FOR CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS

12.1 For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) provides California residents with
specific rights. This section supplements the information above.

• Categories of Personal Information Collected: In the last 12 months, we have collected the
  categories of personal information listed in Section 2 of this policy.
• Business & Commercial Purposes: We collect and use personal information for the business
  purposes detailed in Section 3.
• Categories of Information Disclosed: We have disclosed identifiers, commercial information,
  and internet/network activity to service providers for business purposes. We have not “sold” or
  “shared” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the preceding 12
  months.
• Your California Rights: You have the right to: Know, Delete, Correct, Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing,
  Limit Use of Sensitive Information, and Non-Discrimination. To exercise these rights, contact us
  using the information in Section 10. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your
  rights.

12.2 For European Data Subjects (GDPR)

If the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to you, you have the right to access, rectify,
erase, restrict processing of, object to processing of, and data portability for your personal data. Our
legal basis for processing is typically performance of a contract, legitimate interest, compliance with law,
or your consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

12.3 For Other U.S. States (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut)

Residents of these states may have similar rights to access, delete, correct, and opt-out of certain
processing (e.g., targeted advertising or profiling). To exercise these rights, please contact us using the
information in Section 10.