Effective Date: August 19, 2024

Introduction

At EJS Accounting ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients' personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information, including:

Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other identifying information.
Financial Information: Bank account details, tax identification numbers, financial statements, income details, investment information, and other financial records.
Professional Information: Employment details, business ownership information, and other relevant professional data.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other technical data when you use our website or interact with us online.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide accounting, tax, and financial advisory services.
Prepare and file tax returns.
Communicate with you regarding your account, services, and support.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Improve our services and website.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in providing services, such as IT support, tax software providers, and data storage services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Despite these measures, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or update your personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory obligations.
Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and notify you of any significant changes through our website or other communication channels.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

EJS Accounting
Suite 1 – 1911 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 0J3
204-954-9812

Acknowledgment

By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.