Effective Date: 2025-05-10
At Abu Imtiaz CPA Professional Corporation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide accounting, tax, and advisory services. This may include:
- Full name and contact details
- SIN or business numbers (for tax purposes)
- Financial records, income statements, and tax returns
- Banking information (for payment or refund purposes)
- Any other information voluntarily provided through forms, emails, or consultations
We only collect information with your consent and for lawful purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Deliver accounting, tax, and advisory services
- File tax returns and communicate with the CRA
- Respond to inquiries and provide personalized client support
- Improve our service offerings
- Comply with legal and professional obligations
Your information will not be used for marketing without your explicit consent.
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information:
- To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., software providers, CRA) only as required
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- With your express consent
All third-party providers are required to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
4. Data Security
We implement strong safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss, including:
- Secure cloud storage with encryption
- Confidentiality agreements with staff and vendors
- Routine audits and password-protected systems
Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure, but we do our best to maintain the highest level of protection.
5. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations (typically a minimum of 7 years under CRA guidelines).
6. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may collect limited technical information through cookies for analytics and functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting access to most features.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised policy will be posted on our website with the updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Abu Imtiaz CPA Professional Corporation
Whitby, Ontario
đź“ž (437) 993-9078
📧 abu@aimtiazcpa.com