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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for TaxTree.ca

Effective Date: [01 Jan 2025]
Last Updated: [22 Jan 2025]

At TaxTree.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://taxtree.ca.
TaxTree.ca specializes in tax preparation, accounting, and financial services for individuals and businesses in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) and other tax identifiers.
  • Financial information required for tax filing or accounting.

b) Website Usage Information

  • IP address, browser type, and device information.
  • Data collected via cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

c) Comments and Media

  • When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data in the comments form, including IP addresses for spam detection.
  • If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used for:

  • Preparing tax returns and providing accounting or financial services.
  • Communicating with you regarding inquiries, updates, or services.
  • Improving our website and user experience.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell or rent your information. We only share data under these circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, IT providers) that assist in delivering our services.
  • With Legal Authorities: To comply with legal requirements, investigations, or audits.
  • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Save your preferences and improve site functionality.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
    You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you visited the external site. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, and track interactions.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information:

  • Encryption of sensitive data.
  • Secure servers and restricted access to personal information.
  • Regular security audits and staff training.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely for recognition and moderation purposes.
  • Tax and Financial Records: Retained as required by law or for the duration of our service agreement.
  • Registered Users: Personal information provided in user profiles is stored indefinitely and can be viewed, edited, or deleted by the user (except usernames).

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: taxtree88@gmail.com

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with the updated “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

TaxTree.ca
Address: [Unit 613, 4789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 0G3]
Address: [80 Queen Mary Dr, Brampton, ON L7A 2K3]
Email: [taxtree88@gmail.com]
Phone: [ +1 (647) 236-8585]