PRIVACY POLICY
Gondaliya CPA is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal and financial information when you interact with our website or use our services. We comply with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Information We Collect
Personal Information
To provide accounting and financial services, we collect full name, contact details (phone, email), date of birth, and other identifying information necessary for service delivery.
Financial Information
We collect financial data for processing transactions and delivering services, including payment and transaction details, and credit card or banking information if applicable.
Website Usage Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect information to improve your experience, including IP addresses, browser type, server logs, and cookies or analytics tracking data.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to provide accounting, tax, and financial services, communicate with clients and respond to inquiries, improve our website and services, and comply with legal obligations such as tax regulations or anti-money laundering requirements.
Data Retention
We retain personal and financial information only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes. After that, data is deleted or anonymized according to Canadian privacy requirements.
Third-Party Sharing
We share information only with trusted partners, including payment processors, IT and cybersecurity service providers, and regulatory authorities when legally required. All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements. We do not sell or rent your information.
Data Security
Gondaliya CPA implements strict security measures, including encryption of data in storage and transit, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) on the website, access controls and multi-factor authentication for staff, firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular cybersecurity monitoring, as well as privacy impact assessments and audits.
International Transfers
If data is sent outside Canada, it is protected by formal agreements to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
Your Rights Under PIPEDA
You have the right to access your personal information, request correction or deletion of your data, withdraw consent for certain uses, and obtain a copy of your data in a portable format.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and login information, collect anonymous analytics data via Google Analytics, and improve website performance and content. You can manage cookie preferences via the banner on our site or through your browser settings. Some features may be limited if cookies are disabled.
Automated Decision-Making
Gondaliya CPA does not use automated decision-making that affects client services without human oversight.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, email info@gondaliyacpa.ca.
