We take your privacy seriously - here's the straight talk on how we handle your info
Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a total snooze-fest. But when you're trusting us with your financial data, you deserve to know exactly what's happening with it.
At Blazorithium Accounting, we're not just compliant with Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, for those keeping score) - we actually care about protecting your information. This isn't just legal jargon; it's our commitment to you.
We've tried to keep this as straightforward as possible. If anything's unclear or you've got questions, seriously just give us a call at (416) 555-0847. We'd rather explain it over the phone than have you confused.
Here's what we typically need from you, and why we're asking for it:
Quick Note: We only collect what we actually need. If something seems unnecessary for your tax prep or bookkeeping, we won't ask for it. Simple as that.
Let's be real about what happens with your data once we've got it:
Obviously, this is the main gig. We use your info to prepare accurate returns, file them with CRA, and make sure you're not leaving money on the table.
Maintaining your digital books, reconciling accounts, and keeping everything organized so you're not scrambling at year-end.
Looking at your numbers to give you actual useful advice - not just generic stuff, but real insights about YOUR business.
Sending you updates about deadlines, changes in tax laws that affect you, and occasional tips that might actually save you money.
Meeting our legal obligations, responding to CRA inquiries, and keeping records for the required timeframes.
Figuring out how to make our services better based on what's actually working (and what's not).
We're a bit paranoid about security (in a good way). Here's what we've got in place:
All data moving between you and our servers is encrypted. It's the same level banks use, so you know it's legit.
We don't just rely on passwords. You'll get a code on your phone or email before accessing sensitive stuff.
Your data stays in Canada, in facilities with physical security, redundancy, and 24/7 monitoring. No sketchy offshore servers here.
Only the people who actually need to see your data can access it. And we track who's looking at what, when.
We backup everything daily (sometimes more often). If something goes wrong, we can restore your data quickly.
We regularly test our systems, patch vulnerabilities, and stay on top of new security threats. It's ongoing work, not a one-time thing.
Under Canadian law, you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal info. Here's what you can do:
You can ask to see what personal data we've got on you. We'll show you within 30 days (usually faster).
Spot something wrong? Let us know and we'll fix it ASAP. Accurate records benefit both of us.
Want us to delete your data? We can do that (with some legal exceptions for tax records).
Taking your business elsewhere? We'll give you your data in a format you can actually use.
Changed your mind about something? You can withdraw consent for certain uses of your data anytime.
Not happy with how we handled something? You can file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
To exercise any of these rights: Just email us at info@blazorithium.info or call (416) 555-0847. We'll need to verify your identity first (for obvious security reasons), but then we'll get it sorted.
We can't just delete everything immediately - CRA has rules about this stuff. Here's the breakdown:
CRA requires us to keep these for at least 6 years from the end of the tax year
These stick around for 7 years minimum - that's the law for incorporated businesses
Emails, letters, notes from calls - we keep these for 3 years unless tied to tax records
This stuff gets cleared out regularly - usually within 24 months
When You Leave: If you close your account, we'll delete what we can right away. But some stuff has to stay in our archives for legal compliance. After the required retention period, everything gets permanently deleted.
We don't do everything in-house - that'd be impossible. Here are the third-party tools we rely on and why:
We use platforms like QuickBooks Online, Xero, and similar tools for bookkeeping. They're industry-standard, SOC 2 certified, and store data in Canadian data centres.
Privacy Impact: These platforms see your financial transactions but are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
We use encrypted email services and secure messaging platforms for client communication. Nothing sensitive goes through regular unencrypted email.
Privacy Impact: Messages are encrypted in transit and at rest. Service providers can't read the content.
We use PCI-compliant payment processors for credit card transactions. We never see or store your full card number - that's all handled by them.
Privacy Impact: Your payment info goes directly to the processor, not through our systems.
We use analytics tools to understand how people use our website - which pages are helpful, where folks get stuck, etc.
Privacy Impact: We anonymize IP addresses and don't track personal info. It's aggregated data only.
Secure cloud storage for sharing documents - think encrypted file-sharing platforms, not consumer-grade stuff like regular Dropbox.
Privacy Impact: Files are encrypted end-to-end. Access is logged and limited to authorized users only.
Look, privacy policies are complicated. If you've got questions or concerns, don't just sit there wondering - reach out to us.
(416) 555-0847
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST
info@blazorithium.info
We respond within 24 hours
1250 Bay Street, Suite 805, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Appointments preferred, but drop-ins welcome during business hours