At Studio Bookkeeping, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients' personal and business information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information obtained through our website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in Canada. By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Information:
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Personal Information: We may collect personal information from our clients, such as names, contact details, business information, financial data, and relevant documents necessary for providing our services.
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Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information, including website usage data, through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and improve our services.
Use of Information:
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We use the collected information to provide and improve our services, including tax filing, bookkeeping, personal taxes, business taxes, GST remittance, and HST remittance.
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We may use the information to communicate with clients, respond to inquiries, provide updates, and deliver personalized service.
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The collected information helps us comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Disclosure of Information:
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We may disclose personal information to our trusted service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
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We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
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In the event of a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition, the information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Data Security:
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We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal and business information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Retention of Information:
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We retain personal and business information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
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Upon request, we will securely delete or anonymize personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Client Rights:
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Clients have the right to access, correct, update, or delete their personal information by contacting us.
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Clients can choose to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. We will take reasonable steps to verify client identities before granting access or making changes to personal information.
Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party sites before providing any personal information.
Privacy Policy
Amendments to Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised policy will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at [studiobookkeepings@gmail.com].
This Privacy Policy is effective as of [May 27, 2023]