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

2026-04-20 09:50:38 +10:00

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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

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