Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

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

This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Business information (company name, industry, business structure)
• Financial information necessary for accounting and tax services
• Communication records and service preferences

2.2 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser information
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services
• Communicating with you about our services
• Processing payments and managing client accounts
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving our services and website functionality
• Sending service-related notifications and updates

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that assist in our operations (accounting software providers, secure cloud storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Professional Obligations: To regulatory bodies as required by professional accounting standards
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure cloud-based storage systems
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Employee training on privacy and security practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and as required by Canadian law:

• Client records: 7 years after the end of the client relationship (as required by CRA)
• Tax returns and supporting documents: 7 years from the tax year
• Website analytics: 2 years
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

7. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
• Complaint: File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For complaints about our privacy practices, you may also contact the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.