# Data Directory

This directory is for your local business data files and is **excluded from git** for security.

## Supported File Types

### CSV Import Files
- Etsy transaction statements (`etsy_statement_YYYY_MM.csv`)
- Transaction summaries (`TransactionSummary_YYYYMMDD_YYYYMMDD.csv`)
- Custom order exports

### PDF Documents
- Etsy receipts and invoices
- Shipping labels
- Business documents

### Excel/Spreadsheet Files
- Business tracking spreadsheets
- Financial analysis workbooks
- Inventory tracking files

## File Organization (Recommended)

```
data/
├── csv/
│   ├── etsy-statements/
│   ├── transactions/
│   └── exports/
├── pdf/
│   ├── receipts/
│   ├── invoices/
│   └── shipping/
└── spreadsheets/
    ├── business-tracker.xlsx
    ├── monthly-reports/
    └── analysis/
```

## Security Note

**Important**: This folder is automatically ignored by git to protect your sensitive business and customer data from being accidentally committed to the public repository.

Never commit files containing:
- Customer personal information
- Financial transaction details
- Business revenue data
- Tax information
- Vendor details