Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 18, 2026

Hernandez Bookkeeping respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through our website and business communications. 

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide, including your name, email address, phone number, business information, bookkeeping needs, and information submitted through our contact or intake forms.

For clients, we may also handle financial, accounting, payroll, transaction, and contractor information necessary to provide our services.

We may also collect limited technical information, such as IP address, browser, device, and Website usage information.

  1. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries;
  • Schedule consultations;
  • Provide bookkeeping services;
  • Communicate with clients;
  • Send requested communications;
  • Improve our website and services;
  • Maintain security; and
  • Comply with legal obligations. 
  1. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist with website hosting, email, cloud storage, accounting, payroll, scheduling, communications, security, and other business operations.

We may also disclose information when required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights or security. 

  1. Financial Information

We may handle confidential financial and business information as necessary to provide bookkeeping services.

We use reasonable safeguards to protect such information. Clients should use secure methods when providing sensitive financial information. 

  1. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality, security, analytics, or performance. You may manage cookies through your browser settings. 

  1. Data Security

We maintain reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no electronic system or transmission method is completely secure. 

  1. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect our legitimate interests. 

  1. California Privacy Rights

Where applicable under California law, eligible California residents may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

Privacy requests may be submitted to:

Email: lucy@hernandez-bookkeeping.com
Phone: 951-834-3173

We may verify your identity before processing a request. 

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

  1. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. 

  1. Contact

Hernandez Bookkeeping
Lucy Hernandez, Owner & Bookkeeper
951-834-3173
lucy@hernandez-bookkeeping.com
California, USA