Introduction
Eclipse Accounting, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates eclipseaccounting.com and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal and financial data.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with our platform:
- Account information: Your name, email address, business name, and contact details when you create an account.
- Financial data: Transactions, invoices, expenses, bank account connections synced via Plaid, and payment information processed through Stripe.
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, session duration, device type, browser version, and operating system.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and understand how you use our service.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide, operate, and improve Eclipse Accounting's features and services.
- Process transactions, generate invoices, and send related notifications.
- Send service updates, security alerts, and marketing communications (you can opt out of marketing at any time).
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We work with trusted third parties to operate our platform, including Plaid (bank connections), Stripe (payment processing), Clerk (authentication), and Resend (transactional email). These providers access only the data necessary to perform their services and are bound by contractual obligations to protect it.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Eclipse Accounting, our users, or the public.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your data.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:
- 256-bit AES encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit.
- SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure with continuous monitoring.
- Regular security audits and third-party penetration testing.
- Role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication, and comprehensive audit logging.
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and security. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform so we can improve the experience. You can disable these in your browser settings.
- No advertising cookies: We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access your data at any time through your account Settings page.
- Request a full export of your data in standard, machine-readable formats (CSV, JSON).
- Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data.
- Opt out of marketing communications via the unsubscribe link in any email or through your notification preferences.
- For users in the EU/UK: exercise your GDPR rights including data portability, rectification, restriction of processing, and the right to object. Contact us at [email protected] to make a request.
Data Retention
- Active accounts: Your data is retained for as long as your account remains active and as needed to provide our services.
- After account deletion: Personal data is permanently removed within 30 days. Anonymized, aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
- Financial records: Retained as required by applicable tax and accounting regulations (typically 7 years for US businesses).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email and display a notice within the platform. Your continued use of Eclipse Accounting after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Eclipse Accounting, Inc.