Privacy Policy

Introduction

Abissruffo ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our accounting services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out forms on our website
• Request consultations or services
• Communicate with us via email or other channels
• Engage our professional services

This information may include your name, email address, company name, business information, financial records, and other details necessary to provide accounting services.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our accounting services
• Process your requests and transactions
• Communicate with you about services, updates, and important notices
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our website and services
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activities

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the specific context:

• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to perform our services
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in operating our business and improving our services
• Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Legal Obligations: We must process data to comply with legal requirements

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:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business (e.g., cloud storage, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our business
• Professional Obligations: With regulatory bodies as required by professional accounting standards
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Data Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure document portals for file sharing
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or professional regulations. Accounting records are typically retained for a minimum of seven years as required by Canadian tax law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.

Third-Party Links

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

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Abissruffo
875 Wellington Street West, Suite 412
Toronto, ON M5V 3G4
Canada
Email: [email protected]