Updated Jan 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective January 1st 2025

Mindful Means is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Visit our website

  • Engage with our services

  • Communicate with us through email, phone, or other channels

The information we collect includes:

  • Personal Identification Information: such as name, email address, phone number, and business information.

  • Financial Information: as part of providing our accounting and advisory services, we may request financial documents and data to fulfill our services.

  • Website Usage Information: including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and other information to help us understand how users interact with our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

Mindful Means uses your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services, including bookkeeping, advisory, and CFO services.

  • Communicate with you regarding our services, updates, or inquiries.

  • Analyze website usage to improve functionality and user experience.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:

  • Secure data storage with restricted access.

  • Regular monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.

  • Encrypted communication channels where applicable.

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is infallible. We encourage you to take appropriate steps to secure your data as well.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as cloud storage or customer support.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Mindful Means may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site, analyze traffic, and understand user behavior. You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect your site experience.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information in our records.

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

  • Request information on how we handle your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at lizzie@withmindfulmeans.com

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Mindful Means is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we recommend checking periodically for the latest information.

9. Web Application Security Practices (WASP)

Mindful Means prioritizes the security of our website and online services. To protect our users and their data, we employ comprehensive Web Application Security Practices (WASP) that include:

  • Data Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to protect sensitive information.

  • Access Controls: We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only and follow strict procedures to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our system.

  • Threat Detection and Monitoring: Our systems are monitored continuously for suspicious activity, unauthorized access attempts, and other potential security threats.

  • Secure Authentication: Our systems use secure authentication methods to ensure that only verified users have access to restricted areas of our website.

While we implement stringent security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online and to contact us with any concerns.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at:

Mindful Means
Email: hello@withmindfulmeans.com