Privacy Policy Statement
Effective Date: January 1, 2021
KENNEDY Chartered Professional Accountant (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ and visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy Statement outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta, Canada. By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
1. Collection of Personal Information:
We may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, contact information (address, email, and phone number), financial data, and any other relevant information required to provide accounting and related services. We will only collect personal information with your consent and will inform you of the purposes for its collection.
2. Use of Personal Information:
We will use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing accounting and financial services to you
- Managing and maintaining our client relationships
- Processing payments and billing
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Sending you relevant updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (if you have opted-in for such communications
3. Disclosure of Personal Information:
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:
- To our employees, contractors, and service providers who need the information to perform their duties related to our services
- To government authorities or regulatory bodies as required by law
- To third-party entities for the purposes specified to you at the time of collection or for which you have given explicit consent
4. Protection of Personal Information:
We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We restrict access to personal information to employees and authorized parties who need to know the information for legitimate business purposes.
5. Retention of Personal Information:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When your information is no longer required, we will securely dispose of it.
6. Website and Cookies:
When you visit our website, we may collect certain non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior, through the use of cookies or similar technologies. This information is used to improve our website’s functionality, enhance your user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our site.
7. Your Privacy Choices:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time. However, please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website, and the revised date will be indicated at the beginning of the policy.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
KENNEDY Chartered Professional Accountant
#100, 8615 – 149 St Edmonton, AB T5R 1B3
By using our services or providing personal information to us, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
