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- Create secure data/ directory structure for local business files - Add comprehensive data organization guide with security notes - Move all sensitive files to protected data/ directory - Enhanced .gitignore to exclude entire data/ directory (except README) - Provide clear instructions for local data file management - Ensure no business data can accidentally be committed to public repo
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# Data Directory
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This directory is for your local business data files and is **excluded from git** for security.
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## Supported File Types
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### CSV Import Files
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- Etsy transaction statements (`etsy_statement_YYYY_MM.csv`)
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- Transaction summaries (`TransactionSummary_YYYYMMDD_YYYYMMDD.csv`)
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- Custom order exports
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### PDF Documents
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- Etsy receipts and invoices
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- Shipping labels
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- Business documents
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### Excel/Spreadsheet Files
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- Business tracking spreadsheets
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- Financial analysis workbooks
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- Inventory tracking files
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## File Organization (Recommended)
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```
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data/
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├── csv/
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│ ├── etsy-statements/
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│ ├── transactions/
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│ └── exports/
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├── pdf/
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│ ├── receipts/
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│ ├── invoices/
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│ └── shipping/
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└── spreadsheets/
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├── business-tracker.xlsx
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├── monthly-reports/
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└── analysis/
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```
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## Security Note
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**Important**: This folder is automatically ignored by git to protect your sensitive business and customer data from being accidentally committed to the public repository.
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Never commit files containing:
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- Customer personal information
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- Financial transaction details
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- Business revenue data
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- Tax information
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- Vendor details |