BrightTrail Accounting LLC (“BrightTrail,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our Services.

By accessing our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information from you in several ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business information

  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)

  • Documents or files uploaded for accounting or tax services

  • Any communication sent through forms or email

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of visit

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors

  • Scheduling tools

  • Analytics platforms

  • Social media if you interact with our business pages

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our services

  • Communicate with you regarding inquiries, services, and updates

  • Prepare bookkeeping, financial reports, and tax filings

  • Process payments and send invoices

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

A. Service Providers

Trusted third-party companies that help us operate our business, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Scheduling software

  • Email service platforms

  • Tax software vendors

These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.

B. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with federal, state, or local laws

  • Respond to lawful requests (subpoenas, warrants, audits)

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of BrightTrail or others

C. Business Transfers

If the company merges, restructures, or undergoes an acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted storage for sensitive documents

  • Secure access controls

  • Use of reputable third-party software with compliance safeguards

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed:

  • To provide services

  • To comply with legal and tax recordkeeping requirements

  • To resolve disputes or maintain documentation

7. Your Choices & Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we have about you

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (unless legally required to retain)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Limit certain types of data processing

You may exercise these rights by contacting us.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their:

  • Privacy practices

  • Content

  • Security

Please review their policies before engaging with them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted with the updated date above.
Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

BrightTrail Accounting LLC
Email: tyler@brighttrailaccounting.com
Phone: (414) 485-5588