Privacy Policy
Robert Beaumier, CPA
Effective Date: September 30, 2024
At Robert Beaumier, CPA (the “Firm”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information on our website, in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and other relevant privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information from visitors to our website:
Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details when you voluntarily submit such information through our contact forms or email inquiries.
Non-Personal Information: When you visit our website, we use Google Analytics to collect non-personal information about your interaction with our site. This includes information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Other analytical data that helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze this data. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics’ Terms of Service.
2. Use of Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or provide the services you request.
- To analyze website traffic and usage trends to improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the Firm’s rights.
- To communicate updates or changes to our services, where applicable.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings and may choose to disable them; however, this may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
For more information on how Google uses cookies, visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- When required by law or to comply with legal proceedings.
- To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, as long as those parties agree to keep your information confidential.
Google Analytics data is used strictly for internal analysis and is not shared with external parties beyond Google as part of the analytics service.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s data retention policies, which can be managed through our Google Analytics account settings.
6. Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Your Rights
As a resident of British Columbia, you have the right to:
- Access and correct the personal information we hold about you.
- Withdraw your consent for the use of your personal information, where consent was previously provided.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Robert Beaumier, CPA
625 Agnes Street, Suite 250
New Westminster, BC V3M 5Y4
info@rbacpa.ca