Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

1. Introduction

Nine Lives Bookkeeping ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website and use our contact form. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, which may include:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number

  • Your business name

  • Your website or social media

  • A description of your business

  • Your estimated annual revenue

  • Number of years in business

  • Current bookkeeping situation

  • How you found our services

  • Any additional information you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Referring website or source

Squarespace Platform

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect additional data as part of their platform services, including analytics and cookies. We encourage you to review Squarespace's Privacy Policy at squarespace.com/privacy for full details on their data practices.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form

  • Provide information about our bookkeeping services

  • Improve and maintain our Site

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site (e.g., web hosting, email services), subject to confidentiality obligations.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

We do not currently use third-party advertising or behavioral tracking cookies. Please note that Squarespace, our website platform, may use cookies as part of their standard services. For more information please review Squarespace's Cookie Policy at squarespace.com/privacy.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and related communications for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 8).

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Opt-Out: Opt out of any future marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: