First Place Again: Best Bookkeeping & Payroll — Chattanooga’s Best of the Best 2026
Southern Payroll & Bookkeeping takes first place in Bookkeeping & Payroll at Chattanooga’s Best of the Best 2026 — the second year running, decided by public vote.
Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and services, including pages visited and interactions.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Marketing Data: Preferences regarding our services and promotional communications.
We will also collect other details, such as your business structure and industry, but only if you provide them voluntarily.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our website and services.
- Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate with you regarding your account and services.
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Analyze how you use our website and services.
- Protect our website and services from fraud and abuse.
- How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist with operating our website and services.
- Law Enforcement and Other Government Agencies: If required by law.
Important Notice Regarding Phone Numbers & Consent Data:
We do not sell, share, rent, or distribute phone numbers or opt-in consent information with third parties, affiliates, or partners. Mobile information will never be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All other data categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent—this information will not be shared with any third party under any circumstances.
- Your Choices & Rights
You have the following choices regarding your information:
- Opt Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications.
- Update Information: You can update or correct your contact and business details.
- Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your information, subject to compliance requirements.
- Data Retention
We retain your information as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. - Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. - Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. - Updates to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website. - 10DLC Texting Compliance
We comply with the 10DLC Texting Compliance regulations. This means that we have obtained your prior expressed consent before sending you any text messages. You can opt out of receiving text messages from us at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. - Governing Law
This Privacy Statement is governed by the laws of Tennessee, United States.
Effective Date
This Privacy Statement is effective as of 2/12/2025.
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, contact us at info@southernpb.com
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