Effective Date: 4/16/2023
 

CFO & Associates ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information we collect from our clients and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with our services and website.
 

1. Information We Collect
    

We may collect various types of personal information, including but not limited to:
 

• Name, address, phone number, and email address

• Financial information, including bank account details, credit card information, and tax identification numbers

• Business information, including organization name, industry, and size

• Website usage data, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited

• Information provided during communication and interactions with us, such as emails, chat logs, and phone calls
  
  2. Use of Personal Information
   

We may use personal information for the following purposes:
 

• Providing our services, including bookkeeping, financial consulting, and other financial services, as agreed upon with our clients

• Communicating with clients and responding to their inquiries, requests, and feedback

• Processing payments and managing billing and accounting matters

• Sending periodic newsletters, marketing communications, and updates about our services, unless the client opts out

• Improving our website, services, and customer experience

• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
  
  3. Disclosure of Personal Information
   

We may disclose personal information to the following parties, under the following circumstances:
 

• Service providers and business partners who assist us in delivering our services and operating our website, subject to confidentiality and security measures

• Legal and regulatory authorities, as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes

• Third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of assets, subject to confidentiality and security measures

• With client consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law
  
  4.Data Security
   

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information we collect, including but not limited to encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, please note that no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information.
 

      5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze website usage data, personalize content and advertisements, and improve website functionality. You may choose to disable cookies through your web browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of our website.
 

      6. Links to Third-Party Websites
 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, which are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
 

      7. Your Rights
 

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, update, and delete your personal information. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
 

    8. Updates to Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with the effective date, and any changes will be effective upon posting.
 

    9. Contact Us
 

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at support@bestcfoa.com.