At Sharad CPA, we place the utmost importance on protecting your privacy. We believe that maintaining customer trust and confidence is vital to our success. To that end, we have implemented strict business procedures and security measures to ensure that your personal information is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is intended to provide you with a clear understanding of how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. We may periodically update this policy, and the most current version will always be available on our website.
In this Privacy Policy, references to “Sharad CPA”, “us”, “we” or similar terms refer to Sharad CPA Professional Corporation or Sharad CPA in short.
This Privacy Policy applies to any “personal information” collected, used or disclosed by Sharad CPA in any form. Consistent with applicable privacy laws, “personal information” refers to any information that identifies an individual. This policy does not apply to the following types of information:
Sharad CPA collects personal information from you either directly or through agents acting on our behalf, including:
We limit the collection of personal information to what is necessary for the purposes we have identified, which may change over time as we introduce new features or products. We collect personal information in a fair and lawful manner and will typically obtain it directly from you.
Sharad CPA collects your personal information to provide you with the services and products you have requested, such as completing and filing your income tax return, establishing your identity, managing our operations, improving our services, and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. We may also use your personal information to understand your needs and preferences and to notify you about new products and services that may be of interest to you. However, you have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing materials at any time.
Your express consent may be obtained in writing, electronically, or verbally, or it may be implied by an action you have taken. You have the right to refuse or withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, although this may prevent us from providing you with certain products or services.
Sharad CPA does not reveal personal information to third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy, with your consent, or as required by law. The personal information may be disclosed to:
Please note that personal information provided to suppliers located outside Canada may be subject to the laws of those countries.
Sharad CPA protects personal information using appropriate security measures based on the sensitivity of the information. Access to personal information is restricted to employees who need it to serve you and there are policies and procedures in place to restrict external access to your personal information. This includes physical and electronic security measures, data management practices, password protection, and other measures to restrict access.
Sharad CPA retains personal information only for as long as required by the purpose for which it was collected or by law and once no longer necessary it will be destroyed, erased, or anonymized.
Sharad CPA is responsible for personal information in its possession or control and takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information that has been transferred to a third party in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law. It uses contracts and other means to ensure that third parties provide a similar level of protection for your personal information as provided by Sharad CPA.
It is essential that personal information held by Sharad CPA is accurate, complete, and up to date. You are encouraged to inform Sharad CPA of any changes to your information. You may request access to your personal information, verify its accuracy, and correct it if required by contacting us via email. Access to personal information will be provided except where prohibited by law or restricted for legitimate reasons. There may be a fee for providing access and Sharad CPA will inform you in advance if that is the case. Personal information will not be disclosed over the phone or via email, but other arrangements will be made for you to access it.
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You may also choose to not provide personal information, or withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, with reasonable notice to Sharad CPA, either in person, via phone or email, unless it is necessary for providing requested services or necessary information relating to accounts with Sharad CPA or required by law.
We respect your preferences when it comes to receiving electronic communications from us. Your communication preferences can be altered free of charge within 10 business days. To manage your communication preferences, you have the following options:
Please note that even if you opt out of receiving marketing communications from us, we will continue to send you mandatory service or transactional communications.
We, or our third-party advertisers, may collect information through the use of cookies, web beacons, and other technologies. These technologies store small pieces of information on your web browser, allowing us to understand how you navigate through our website, customize the website to your preferences, and display the content of interest to you.
We do not link the information stored in these technologies to any personal information you provide. You may be able to configure your browser to accept or reject cookies, but they must be enabled to access most functions on our site. Please consult the help menu of your browser to learn how to change your web technology preferences.
Our website may include advertisements or links to third-party websites, which may assign different web technologies to track your involvement with the advertising site. We do not control these third parties or their use of technologies, and you should review their privacy policies to learn more about their collection and use of your personal information.
You may opt-out of network advertising programs that track your activities across multiple websites to deliver personalized advertising content to you. However, you may still receive other types of advertising. Your opt-out preferences may be removed if you delete browser cookies and web beacons, so you should periodically check and update your preferences.
Sharad CPA is responsible for complying with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy legislation. Our security measures and procedures are regularly monitored to ensure effectiveness and proper administration. If a complaint is found to be justified, appropriate measures, including policy and practice changes, will be taken.
