Effective Date: May 16, 2026
At VRTL Bookkeeping, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information when visiting our website.
Who we are
Our website address is:
We provide virtual bookkeeping and financial support services for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:
- the information entered into the comments form
- the visitor’s IP address
- browser user agent details
This information helps us with spam detection and website security.
An anonymized string created from your email address (called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be viewed here:
After your comment is approved, your profile picture may become publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your:
- name
- email address
- website
in cookies for convenience so you do not need to re-enter the information later. These cookies typically remain active for one year.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be created to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal information and is removed when your browser is closed.
When you log in, cookies may also be used to save:
- login information
- screen display preferences
Login cookies generally last for two days unless “Remember Me” is selected, which extends login persistence for two weeks.
If you log out, login cookies will be removed.
Editing & Publishing Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your:
- name
- email address
- website
in cookies for convenience so you do not need to re-enter the information later. These cookies typically remain active for one year.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be created to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal information and is removed when your browser is closed.
When you log in, cookies may also be used to save:
- login information
- screen display preferences
Login cookies generally last for two days unless “Remember Me” is selected, which extends login persistence for two weeks.
If you log out, login cookies will be removed.
Editing & Publishing Cookies
If you edit or publish content on the site, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal information and simply identifies the post ID of the article being edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content such as:
- videos
- images
- articles
- social media feeds
Embedded content from external websites behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the third-party website directly.
These third-party websites may:
- collect data about you
- use cookies
- implement tracking technologies
- monitor your interaction with embedded content
especially if you are logged into those websites.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal information.
However, certain technical data may be shared with trusted service providers necessary to operate the website, including:
- spam detection services
- website hosting providers
- security and analytics tools
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the password reset email for security purposes.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve future comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided within their user profile. Users may:
- view
- edit
- delete
their personal information at any time, except usernames may not always be editable.
Website administrators may also access and manage that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have:
- an account on this website, or
- have left comments
you may request:
- an exported copy of the personal data we hold about you
- deletion of your personal data
Please note that we may retain certain information where required for:
- legal compliance
- administrative purposes
- security obligations
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us through our website contact form.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Financial Information Disclaimer
While VRTL Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping-related services and educational content, information submitted through this website should not include:
- sensitive banking credentials
- Social Security Numbers
- tax identification documents
- confidential financial records
unless specifically requested through a secure client onboarding or document-sharing process.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
Professional Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, financial, or accounting advice. Always consult a qualified CPA, tax professional, attorney, or financial advisor regarding your individual situation.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through: