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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
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