Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 1, 2026
Coastal Bookkeeping Services, operated by Sizzle Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Coastal Bookkeeping Services (“CBS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you visit coastalbookkeepingsvcs.com, communicate with us, or use resources available through our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us by telephone or email, we may receive information such as:
- Your name and business name
- Email address and telephone number
- Information about your business or the services you are requesting
- Other information you choose to provide during communications
Our website does not currently offer a contact form or require visitors to create an account.
Please do not send Social Security numbers, banking credentials, passwords, or other sensitive financial information through ordinary email unless we have established an appropriate secure method for exchanging that information.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our hosting provider and related website technologies may process technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages requested, access times, and diagnostic or security information.
This information may be used to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.
2. Google Analytics and Website Usage
We plan to use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve its content, navigation, and performance.
Once Google Analytics is enabled, information collected may include page views, interactions, approximate geographic location, device and browser information, referral sources, and cookie-based or similar identifiers.
Google Analytics may use cookies and related technologies to distinguish visits and measure website activity.
We do not intend to send names, email addresses, telephone numbers, or other directly identifying contact information to Google Analytics.
For information about Google’s data practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics is not currently confirmed as active on this website. We will review this section when analytics is implemented and update our disclosures as necessary.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries and communicating about requested services
- Scheduling and conducting consultations
- Providing information about our bookkeeping and related services
- Maintaining and improving website functionality and security
- Understanding website usage when analytics is enabled
- Complying with applicable legal obligations
- Maintaining appropriate business records
We do not use information submitted through ordinary business inquiries for unrelated purposes without an appropriate basis.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies needed for website functionality, security, performance, and, when enabled, analytics.
You can manage or block many cookies through your browser settings. Some website functions may be affected if certain cookies are disabled.
If we introduce additional tracking, advertising technologies, or cookie-consent tools, we will update this policy and provide appropriate controls where required.
5. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including consultation scheduling tools, software providers, and educational resources.
When you leave our website, the privacy practices of the third-party provider apply. We encourage you to review the applicable provider’s privacy policy before submitting information.
Third-party technology providers may also process information as necessary to support website hosting, security, communications, or analytics.
6. How We Share Information
We may disclose information to trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, support communications, or provide requested services.
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the security and legitimate interests of CBS and others.
We do not currently intend to sell website visitor information or use it for targeted advertising. If our practices change, we will update this policy and implement applicable notice or choice mechanisms.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain relevant business records, fulfill legitimate operational needs, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
Website technical records and analytics information may be retained according to the settings and practices of the relevant service providers.
8. Information Security
We take reasonable measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
However, no website, electronic communication system, or method of internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Visitors should avoid sending sensitive financial records or confidential account information through unsecured communication methods.
9. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us to request information about the personal information we maintain about you, or to request correction or deletion where applicable.
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law, relevant recordkeeping requirements, and any applicable exceptions.
You may also adjust your browser’s privacy and cookie settings.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for business owners and adults seeking information about bookkeeping and related services.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13 through our website. If we learn that we have collected such information inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to address it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, technology providers, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact:
Sizzle Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Coastal Bookkeeping Services
4816 County Road 286
Bay City, TX 77414
Phone: (979) 349-2580
Email: info@coastalbookkeepingsvcs.com
Website: https://coastalbookkeepingsvcs.com