Privacy Policy

Evawere CPA Professional Corporation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Business Information: Company name, business type, industry
• Financial Information: Information necessary to provide our accounting services
• Communication Records: Correspondence, meeting notes, service requests

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide accounting, tax, and financial services
• Communicate with you about our services
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send you relevant updates and information (with your consent)
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our services and website

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Professional Obligations: As required by our professional standards and regulatory bodies (CPA Ontario)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Encryption of sensitive data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Staff training on privacy and confidentiality

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. Financial records are typically retained for a minimum of seven years as required by Canadian tax law.

6. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser. We may use:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: