Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for CHB Bookkeeping
Effective Date: 1/2/2017
CHB Bookkeeping ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. By using our services or interacting with our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

• Business Information: Company name, business details, tax identification number, financial records, invoices, and transaction history.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data collected when you visit our website.
   

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide bookkeeping and accounting services.

• To communicate with you regarding your account or services.

• To comply with legal obligations, such as tax laws and regulations.

• To improve our website, services, and user experience.

• To send promotional material, updates, or relevant information with your consent.
   

3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorized access. This includes:

• Using secure encryption for data transmission.

• Storing personal data on secure servers.

• Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
   

4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties unless necessary for the following reasons:

• To provide our services (e.g., sharing information with accountants, tax advisors, or other necessary service providers).

• As required by law, such as in response to legal obligations or government requests.

• With your consent or when you have explicitly authorized us to do so.
   

5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request a correction.

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

• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You may opt-out of receiving promotional or marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
   

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:

• Understand how you interact with our website.

• Improve website functionality and performance.

• Provide personalized content and ads.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
CHB Bookkeeping
Waipawa, Central Hawke;s Bay, New Zealand
chbbookkeeping@outlook.co.nz
Ph 021 310 147