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ivacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

QBBuddy.com (“QBBuddy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), operated by VMA Tax and Business Services Inc DBA QBBuddy.com, is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website, services, and communications, including SMS text messaging.


Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Business and billing information
    • Information voluntarily provided through contact forms, service inquiries, or client engagement


How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

    • Providing bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and accounting services
    • Responding to inquiries and client requests
    • Account administration and appointment reminders
    • Customer support and service communications
    • Legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations


We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to our services without your consent.


SMS / Text Messaging Privacy & Consent

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive SMS messages from QBBuddy, you consent to receive conversational and informational text messages related to:

    • Appointments
    • Account updates
    • Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services
    • Client support communications

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at (818) 452‑4400.


SMS Data Use & Sharing (Critical Disclosure)

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging opt‑in data and consent are not shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to any third parties for marketing purposes under any circumstances.

This information is used solely for the purposes described above and for providing services to you.


SMS Terms and Conditions

SMS Consent Communication:

  1. Information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Types of SMS Communications:

  1. If consent has been given to receive text messages from QBBuddy messages may be received related to the following:
      • Appointments
      • Account updates
      • Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services
      • Client support communications

Example: Reminder your payroll time cards are due tomorrow

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QBBuddy.com , Reply Help, Reply to STOP to opt-out of text message Reply STOP to opt out.


Message Frequency:

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, up to 10 SMS messages per week may be received related to Account Upadates


Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

  • Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on the carrier's pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method:

      • Opt-in to receive SMS messages from QBBuddy can be done in the following ways:
      • They fill out a website form

Opt-Out Method:

  • Opting out of receiving SMS messages can be done at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message received. Alternatively, direct contact can be made to request removal from the messaging list.

Help:

For any issues, reply with the keyword HELP. Alternatively, help can be obtained directly from us at External link opens in new tab or windowwww.qbbuddy.com


Additional Options:

If SMS messages are not desired, the SMS consent box on forms can be left unchecked.


Standard Messaging Disclosures:

Message and data rates may apply.

Opt out at any time by texting "STOP."

For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms and Conditions] pages.

Message frequency may vary


Consent & Opt‑In

SMS consent is obtained through:

      • Website contact forms with an unchecked opt‑in checkbox
      • Direct client requests or written consent

Providing SMS consent is not a condition of purchase.


Data Protection & Retention

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill business, legal, and regulatory requirements.


Third‑Party Services

We may share information with trusted service providers (e.g., payroll processors, tax software providers) strictly as needed to deliver services. All such providers are required to protect your information and comply with applicable privacy laws.


Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:


Contact Number: (818) 452‑4400
eMail: info@qbbuddy.com

Website: https://qbbuddy.com