Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 19, 2024

At Affordable Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hotmessbookkeeping.com (the “Site”) and use our services, including digital products, templates, eBooks, and bookkeeping services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Site and Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Site or Services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you visit our Site or use our Services, we may collect personal information, such as:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (credit/debit card information for transactions)

  • Any other information you provide when contacting us or using our Services

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about your interaction with the Site, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Usage data, including pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site

c. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and provide analytics on how you use our Site.

You can control how cookies are used by adjusting your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and Services

  • To process transactions and deliver digital products (e.g., templates, eBooks)

  • To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support

  • To send promotional offers, updates, newsletters, and other marketing communications (you may opt-out at any time)

  • To analyze usage trends and improve our Site and Services

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our Site

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as payment processors or hosting providers.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from law enforcement or government agencies.

  • Business Transfers: If we merge, sell, or transfer part or all of our business, your information may be included as part of the assets transferred.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the security of your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can ask us to correct or update any inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.

  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at holcombabs@gmail.com.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing any personal information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, such as providing you with our Services or complying with legal, tax, or accounting requirements. When your information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at holcombabs@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside USA, please note that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in USA or other locations where our service providers are located. By using the Site and providing us with your information, you consent to these data transfers, which may be subject to different privacy laws than those in your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on the Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Affordable Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC
holcombabs@gmail.com
336-298-2399