etsy-finance-tracker/data
dlawler489 4920db6c51 Organize data storage and enhance security
- 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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README.md Organize data storage and enhance security 2026-04-20 09:50:38 +10:00

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
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