Effective Date: 11/03/2025
At Northstar Bookkeeping & Analytics, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website (northstarbka.com) and our bookkeeping and analytics services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
- Financial Data: Business and accounting information you provide, including bank statements, invoices, and receipts.
- Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited and forms submitted.
All sensitive financial data will be handled securely and stored in third-party platforms such as QuickBooks Online (Intuit), which are responsible for their own data security measures.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide bookkeeping, reporting, and analytics services
- Communicate with you about your account or services
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Improve our website and services
We do not sell or share your personal or financial information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your accounting data is primarily stored in QuickBooks Online (Intuit) or other authorized platforms. These platforms have their own security measures to protect your data.
On our side, we use standard security practices, including encrypted communications and secure storage, to protect your information.
Despite our efforts and those of our third-party providers, no system can guarantee complete security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only in the following cases:
- With your consent
- With service providers who help us deliver our services (e.g., payroll or tax professionals)
- As required by law or to protect our legal rights
We ensure that any third-party service providers comply with privacy and security standards.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal and financial information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or contractual obligations
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
Our services rely on third-party platforms such as QuickBooks Online (Intuit). Their own privacy policies govern how your accounting data is stored and protected. We encourage you to review these policies: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/hk/privacy/
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Using our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
9. Questions?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please use our contact form to contact us.