Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/18/2025

Introduction

Welcome to Baria Bookkeeping. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.bariabookkeeping.com, which is built using Wix, and when you engage with our bookkeeping services. By using our Site or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide you with quality bookkeeping services and to improve your experience on our Site. The types of information we collect may include:

a. Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Business name and details
Financial and accounting information necessary for bookkeeping
Payment information (such as credit card or bank details, processed through secure third-party payment processors)

b. Non-Personal Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referring and exit pages
Date and time of visit
Clickstream data and Site usage statistics

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and understand how you interact with our Site. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of our Site may not function properly without them.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information in the following ways:

When you fill out forms on our Site (such as contact forms, quote requests, or newsletter sign-ups)
When you communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
When you book or pay for our services online
Automatically through cookies and analytics tools provided by Wix and other third-party providers
From public sources or with your consent, from third parties

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our bookkeeping services
To communicate with you regarding your account, inquiries, or service requests
To process payments and manage billing
To improve our Site, services, and customer experience
To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials with your consent
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our Site and services

4. Disclosure of Information

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

Service Providers: We may disclose your information to trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, IT support, or email service providers. These entities are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with appropriate safeguards in place.
Consent: We may disclose your information to other parties if you give us your explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Storage and Security

Our Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online platform that allows us to offer our services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and the general Wix applications on secure servers behind a firewall.

We implement a variety of security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are intended for use by adults and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your relationship with us and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

Accessing your personal information held by us
Requesting correction or deletion of your information
Objecting to or restricting our use of your information
Withdrawing your consent (where processing is based on consent)
Opting out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly

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

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal information.

10. Wix and Third-Party Service Providers

As our Site is hosted on Wix, your information may be processed or stored on servers located outside Texas or the United States. Wix and its partners may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws. Please review Wix’s privacy policy for more details.

We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Site. These providers may collect information such as your IP address, browser, and usage data, subject to their own privacy policies.

11. Compliance with Texas and U.S. Laws

As a Texas-based business, we comply with relevant state and federal privacy laws, including but not limited to the Texas Business and Commerce Code and applicable provisions of the Gramm-Leach-bliley Act (GLBA) for financial service providers. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your financial records as required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Baria Bookkeeping

Nocona, Texas, United States

(940)285-0761

bariabookkeeping@gmail.com

14. Consent

By using our Site or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting Baria Bookkeeping with your bookkeeping needs. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing safe, reliable, and professional services.