Privacy Statement for Strufin.com

 

Effective Date: [28/10/2009]
Last Updated:  [28/10/2025]

Strufin.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cloud-based accounting software and bookkeeping and financial services, or visit our website at www.strufin.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following categories of information:

 

Personal Information

 

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name and contact details
  • Billing and payment information

 

Business & Financial Data

 

  • Accounting records and financial statements
  • Bank transaction details (with your consent)
  • Tax identification numbers or VAT numbers
  • Invoices, receipts, and payroll data

 

Usage and Technical Data

 

  • IP address and geolocation
  • Browser type and device info
  • Pages visited and actions on the site
  • Access times and referring URLs

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our cloud accounting and financial services
  • Manage your account and process payments
  • Communicate with you about your account or services
  • Ensure data integrity and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Personalize your experience and offer tailored services
  • Monitor system performance and prevent fraud or abuse

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

 

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., providing accounting services)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., financial compliance)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement)
  • Consent (where required, such as marketing emails)

 

4. Sharing Your Information

 

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., data storage and security services)
  • Payment processors
  • Regulatory and legal authorities when required
  • Our professional advisors (e.g., accountants, auditors, legal counsel)

We never sell your personal or financial information.\

5. Data Security

 

We use industry-standard security protocols and encryption to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure data centers with controlled access
  • Role-based access controls for employees and contractors

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

 

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [service@strufin.com]

8. International Data Transfers

 

If you access our services from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in that country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Strufin.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Children’s Privacy

 

Our services are intended for business use and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Updates to This Privacy Statement

 

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

 

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

Strufin.com
Email: [service@strufin.com]
Address: [First Floor, S No 13, Sector 1 / 2,
Vinayak Apt, Krushna Raj Colony,
Pimple Gurav, Pune – 411061]

 

✅ Enhanced Privacy Statement with GDPR & CCPA Compliance

 

Here’s an extended version of the privacy policy including key requirements for GDPR (EU/UK users) and CCPA (California, USA residents). These sections can be added directly to the tailored privacy policy I shared earlier:

14. GDPR Compliance (for EU/EEA/UK Users)

 

If you are located in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or the United Kingdom (UK), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives you additional rights:

Your GDPR Rights:

 

  • Right to Access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification – You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • Right to Erasure – You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing – You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Object to Processing – You can object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability – You can request that we transfer the data we’ve collected to another organization or directly to you.

We process your data lawfully under at least one of the following bases:

  • Your consent
  • To fulfill a contract
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • For our legitimate business interests

You can contact your local Data Protection Authority for further assistance if needed.

15. CCPA Compliance (for California Residents)

 

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), residents of California have the right to:

Your CCPA Rights:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (We do not sell your data)
  • Access their personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
service@strufin.com

We will respond within 45 days as required under CCPA.