Privacy Policy for Tax4Less.ca

At Tax4Less.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy legislation. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

• Full name, address, and contact details

• Email address and telephone number

• Social Insurance Number (SIN), if required for tax preparation

• Business identification numbers

• Payment and billing information

• Records of communication with us

• Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser, device type, but not limited to this.)

We collect this information when you:

• Use our website or services

• Complete a contact or intake form

• Request an invoice or quotation

• Submit tax documents

• Contact us by phone, email, or online chat

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide tax, accounting, and related services

• Create and manage client accounts and invoices

• Communicate with you regarding your file or inquiries

• Process payments and issue receipts

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., CRA filing)

• Improve our website and customer service

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

3. Consent

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information only with your knowledge and consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law.

By using our services or submitting personal data through our website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To do so, contact us at tax.nehal@gmail.com

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose your information to trusted third parties who assist us in delivering services, including:

• Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax submissions

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Moneris)

• Cloud accounting or document storage services

• IT or software providers helping us run our systems

All third parties must agree to maintain confidentiality and use the information only for authorized purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (e.g., CRA retention rules).

If you request account deletion or data removal, we will securely delete what we are not legally obligated to retain.

6. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a Canadian user, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccuracies in your records

• Withdraw consent to use your data

• File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To access, update, or delete your information, contact us at privacy@tax4less.ca.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard safeguards including:

• Secure file transfers (SSL/TLS encryption)

• Password-protected client portals

• Role-based access to client records

• Regular backups and security audits

Despite our efforts, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve site functionality and understand user behavior. This may include:

• Remembering preferences

• Google Analytics for visitor stats

• Security and anti-spam cookies

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.

9. Third-Party Services

Our site may include links to external services or embedded content (e.g., YouTube, payment gateways). These platforms have their own privacy practices and are not covered by this policy.

We recommend reviewing their policies directly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws or our business practices. The latest version will always be posted at https://tax4less.ca/privacy-policy with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:

Tax4Less.ca
📍 7777 Weston Road Unit 230, Woodbridge, ON L4L 0G9
📧 Email: privacy@tax4less.ca
📞 Phone: 647-799-6063