Privacy Policy
How Foray Business Group collects, uses, and protects your information
Last Updated: January 23, 2025
Introduction
Foray Business Group LLC ("Foray Business Group," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website foraybusiness.com or use our services.
Your Privacy Matters: As a professional bookkeeping and business advisory firm, we understand the sensitive nature of financial information. We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and security.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out a contact form or request a consultation
- Schedule an appointment through our booking system
- Sign up for our newsletter or resources
- Become a client and engage our services
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Business information (company name, industry, size)
- Financial information (when you become a client)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Device type and screen resolution
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
- Providing bookkeeping, payroll, and business advisory services
- Communicating with you about your account or services
- Processing transactions and managing billing
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
Business Operations
- Improving our website and services
- Analyzing usage trends and preferences
- Sending administrative information and updates
- Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
Marketing Communications
- Sending newsletters, tips, and educational content (with your consent)
- Promoting our services and special offers
- Conducting surveys and gathering feedback
Note: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email delivery and marketing automation
- Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Analytics and performance monitoring
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Professional Partners
With your consent, we may share relevant information with:
- CPAs and tax professionals
- Legal advisors
- Financial advisors
- Other professionals in our referral network
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Governmental requests
- Protecting our rights, property, or safety
- Enforcing our terms of service
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure, password-protected servers
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Receive your information in a structured, commonly used format
Correction and Updates
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Update your contact preferences
Deletion
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Close your account
Objection and Restriction
- Object to processing of your information for marketing purposes
- Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or 360-727-0707.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, security)
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
International Users
Our services are based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting records)
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to current clients (for material changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Questions About Our Privacy Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Foray Business Group LLC
720 SE 160th Ave Suite 103-259
Vancouver, WA 98684
[email protected]
360-727-0707