Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Overview
Abide Accounting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website at abideaccounting.com.
“Personal information” means any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to an individual.
This Policy should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of this website. We may update this Policy from time to time. The date above reflects the most recent revision.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, you may provide your name, email address, business name, and any other details you choose to share.
Information collected automatically:
Like most websites, we use Squarespace’s built-in analytics tools, which may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
This information may be considered personal data under applicable law but is generally used in an aggregated, non-identifying manner.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information you submit through our inquiry form is used to:
Respond to your inquiry
Evaluate potential business engagement
Follow up regarding potential services
Send you communications electronically, including by email, if you have consented to receive them by submitting an inquiry
We do not sell or share your personal information for monetary or cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
We process personal information based on legitimate business interests (such as responding to inquiries), your consent (when you voluntarily submit information), and as required to comply with legal obligations.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
As required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Abide Accounting or others
With service providers (such as Squarespace) who assist in operating our website and are expected to handle data responsibly
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
Information submitted through our inquiry form that does not result in an engagement will be retained for a reasonable period and then deleted.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email below.
6. Data Storage and Security
Inquiry submissions are stored through Squarespace’s platform.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information; however, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law, including the Tennessee Identity Theft Deterrence Act where applicable.
7. Third-Party Services
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect and process data in accordance with its own privacy policy, available at squarespace.com.
We are not responsible for third-party data practices.
8. Cookies
Squarespace may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support site functionality and analytics.
You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though doing so may affect your experience on the site.
When you first visit our website, you may be prompted to accept or decline cookies in accordance with applicable law.
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents may have additional rights, including:
The right to know what personal information is collected
The right to request deletion of personal information
To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.
International Visitors
This website is primarily directed to individuals and businesses located in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using this site, you acknowledge and consent to this transfer.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.
11. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of all or a portion of our business, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
12. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
13. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Abide Accounting
Franklin, Tennessee