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Privacy Policy

K. McLaren, CPA Ltd. is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of my clients and website visitors. To do this, I have developed the K. McLaren, CPA Privacy Code which outlines the guidelines used in the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information.

The K. McLaren, CPA Ltd Privacy Code was developed in order to company with the relevant portions of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada). I have drafted the K. McLaren, CPA Ltd., Privacy Code to facilitate my compliance with this new legislation and to demonstrate my commitment to protecting your personal information.

Information Collection Use

I may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide through my online forms or in person data collection.
This information is collected to help us respond to your inquiries and provide you with the services you request.

Why do I need to collect your personal information?

In order to provide services to my clients, I require personal information. These services include but are not limited to:

  • Preparation of personal tax returns

  • Communications with CRA and other agencies.

  • Preparation of corporate tax returns and financial statements

  • Other bookkeeping and accounting services offered by K. McLaren, CPA Ltd.

When do I disclose personal information?

There are a number or circumstances where I may be required to disclose some or all your personal information. Examples of these circumstances include exchanges with:

  • Canada Revenue Agency

  • Provincial tax programs

  • Banks

  • CPA practice reviewers

  • Insurance agencies

  • Legal professionals

How is your personal information protected?

I take data security seriously and have implemented industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. As such, K. McLaren, CPA:

  • will not collect, use or disclose your personal information for any purpose other than those identified above, except with your further consent;

  • will protect your personal information with appropriate security safeguards;

  • will protect the confidentiality of your personal information when dealing with other organizations;

  • will strive to keep your personal information as accurate and up to date as is necessary for the purposes identified above; and

  • will honour any request you make for access to your personal information

Links to Third-Party Websites

My website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

What are your Choices?

I would like to have your consent to continue to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes identified above. However, you do have choices and can refuse or withdraw your consent as follows:

1. You may refuse to provide your personal information to me
2. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and
reasonable notice.

However, in either case, this may limit my ability to provide services to you.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about my Privacy Code or the use of your personal information, please contact me at kim@cpakm.ca.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 21, 2023.

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