Privcay Policy
Last Updated In August
Welcome to Accountable Business Services. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
- Information We Collect
We may collect personal information necessary to provide our bookkeeping and accounting services, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Financial information (bank account details, income, expenses)
- Tax information (Social Insurance Number, tax returns)
- Business information (business registration details, financial statements)
- Any other relevant information you voluntarily provide to us
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services
- To communicate with you regarding your financial and tax matters
- To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- To manage and improve our services
- To maintain and secure client records
- Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., cloud storage providers, IT service providers)
- When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our firm, our clients, or others
- In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, sale, or reorganization
- Data Security
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or business requirements. When personal information is no longer required, we securely destroy or anonymize it.
- Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information held by us. You may also withdraw your consent for using your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us using the details provided below.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our handling of your personal information, please get in touch with us at: info@absprof.com