Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Short version: I collect only what you send me through this website (like the contact form), I use it to respond to you and provide services, and I never sell it.

1. Who we are

Bookkeeping by CTF ("we," "us," "I") provides bookkeeping, payroll, and financial-record services to small businesses. This policy covers information collected through the website at bookkeepingbyctf.com. Contact: hello@bookkeepingbyctf.com.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide: when you submit the contact form, we collect your name, email address, business name, and anything you write in your message.
Usage data: basic, non-identifying information about how the site is used (pages visited, general location, device type), collected through standard analytics and our website widgets.

3. How we use it

To respond to your inquiry, schedule a consultation, and provide a quote or services.
To operate, secure, and improve the website.
To communicate with you about the services you requested.

4. How we protect client financial data

If you become a client, any financial records or account access you share are handled under a separate engagement and kept strictly confidential. We use reputable, secure platforms (such as QuickBooks Online and ADP) and access your systems only as needed to perform the agreed services.

5. Sharing

We do not sell or rent your information. We share it only with service providers that help us operate (for example, website hosting, email, and analytics), and only as needed. We may disclose information if required by law.

6. Your California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may request to know, access, or delete the personal information we hold about them, and may opt out of any "sale" or "sharing" of it (we do not sell or share it). To make a request, email hello@bookkeepingbyctf.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

7. Cookies

We use limited cookies and browser storage for site functionality and basic analytics. See our Cookie Policy for details. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

8. Retention

We keep inquiry information only as long as needed to respond and for our reasonable business records, then delete it.

9. Changes

We may update this policy; the "last updated" date will reflect any changes.

See also our Terms of Use and Cookie Policy.