Privacy Policy

Forthright Accounting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.forthrightaccounting.com or any related sites) or interact with us online.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

- Personal Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any details submitted through contact forms, consultation requests, or newsletter sign-ups.

- Financial or Business Information you choose to share when inquiring about our accounting, tax, or bookkeeping services.

- Automatically Collected Information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and time spent on our site (collected through cookies and similar technologies).

- Usage Data related to how you interact with our website and communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Provide and improve our accounting, tax, and financial services

- Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations

- Send you relevant information, updates, or newsletters (with your consent)

- Analyze website performance and user behavior to improve our site

- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

- Protect against fraud or unauthorized access

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

- With trusted service providers (such as email platforms, website hosting, or analytics tools) who help us operate our business and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

- When required by law, regulation, or legal process (for example, in response to a subpoena or IRS request).

- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Forthright Accounting, our clients, or others.

- With your explicit consent.

We do not share sensitive financial or tax information with third parties except as necessary to deliver the services you have requested or as required by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you

- Request correction of inaccurate information

- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and business record-keeping requirements)

- Opt out of marketing communications at any time (by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us directly)

- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations (including tax and accounting record retention requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.