Last Updated: 2025-12-04
At LeBlanc Lacroix CPA we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
1. Purpose
This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in the course of providing accounting, tax, and advisory services.
2. Collection of Personal Information
To collect personal information such as:
- Full name, address, phone number, and email
- Social Insurance Number (SIN), financial records, tax documents
- Banking information (for payment or tax filing purposes)
- Employment and income details
** For the website purposes we collect only the following information to contact you
- Full name, address, phone number, and email
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect personal information to:
- Provide accounting and tax services
- Prepare and file tax returns
- Communicate with clients
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Consent
To the possible extent, we obtain explicit consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, except where permitted or required by law.
5. Use and Disclosure
Personal information is used strictly for the purposes identified. We may disclose information to:
- Government agencies (e.g., CRA)
- Third-party service providers (e.g., portal for secure file exchange)
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required
6. Protection and Security
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal information, including:
- Secure physical and digital storage
- Restricted access to authorized personnel
- Encryption and secure communication protocols
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links and references to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, which are separate from ours. When you use these sites, we assume no responsibility for the information contained on them or for any information you may share on these sites.
8. Access and Correction
Clients may request access to their personal information and request corrections by contacting us at info@leblanclacroixcpa.ca.
9. Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by law.
10. Complaints
Clients may submit complaints regarding privacy practices to info@leblanclacroixcpa.ca. We will respond promptly and take appropriate action.
10. Limited liability
While we take all reasonable steps to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security, as there is no absolute security in any computer system or electronic transmission. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Unauthorized access to or use of our systems, including but not limited to hacking, phishing, malware attacks, credential theft, or exploitation of software vulnerabilities,
- Data breaches caused by third-party actions beyond our control,
- Any loss or corruption of data during transmission over the internet.
12. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.
Contact Information
Email: info@leblanclacroixcpa.ca
Address: 310 Miwate Pvt Unit 100, Ottawa, ON, K1R 0E2
Phone: 613-599-0595
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