Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 23, 2024
K&P CPAs (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ and website users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website located at kpcpa.ca (the “Website”).
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, used, or disclosed by K&P CPAs in the course of our business operations. It also governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by the Firm through the Website and in the course of providing our professional services.
By engaging with our services or using our Website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that is necessary for us to provide our professional services, comply with legal obligations, and enhance the functionality of our Website. The personal information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:
- Client information: Name, address, email, phone number, financial information, tax records, and other details required to provide accounting, audit, tax, or consulting services.
- Website information: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and referring website addresses.
- Other information: Any information you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us through the Website or otherwise engage with our services.
Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services;
- To communicate with you regarding your engagement or inquiries;
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
- To maintain and improve the functionality of our Website;
- To assess and manage risks related to our business;
- To fulfill any other purposes for which you provide your personal information, with your consent.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing professional services. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information to regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or other government authorities if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization of the Firm, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Professional Obligations: As licensed professionals, we may disclose certain personal information to professional regulatory bodies, including CPA Ontario and CPA Canada, as part of our professional duties and to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Security of Personal Information
We take the security and confidentiality of your personal information seriously. We employ industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your personal information is no longer necessary, we securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable data retention policies and procedures.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information;
- Request correction of inaccuracies in your personal information;
- Withdraw consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions;
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our Website.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with your personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy. Your continued use of our services or the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under Canadian privacy laws, please contact us at:
K&P CPAs
287 Macpherson Ave, Toronto, ON M4V 1A4, Canada