At Water Smith, your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal and business information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect:

We collect necessary personal and financial information to provide our accounting, tax, and consulting services, including:

• Contact details (name, address, email)
• Financial records, tax-related data
• Employment and business information
• Payment and banking details

2. Purpose of Data Collection:

We collect your information to:

• Deliver accounting, tax filing, and financial consulting services
• Communicate updates and reports
• Manage billing and payments
• Meet legal compliance for tax purposes

3. Consent and Choice:

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined. You may withdraw consent at any time, though certain legal obligations may still apply.

4. Data Sharing:

Your information will only be shared with trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, tax authorities) when necessary for service delivery. We do not sell or rent your information to others.

5. Data Security:

We use robust security measures, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls, to protect your data. Despite our efforts, no electronic storage method is completely secure, but we maintain the highest standards of protection.

6. Retention of Information:

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to meet legal and service obligations, after which we securely destroy or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights:

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. To request changes or deletion, contact us at privacy@watersmith.com.

8. Updates to the Privacy Policy:

Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website. Please review it periodically for updates.