Welcome to SGF Compta-Conseil Inc. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients, website visitors, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with Law 25 and PIPEDA .

1. Collection of Personal Information

In accordance with Law 25, we collect personal information in a limited, necessary, and transparent manner. We collect your information when:

• You fill out a contact form or request a quote
• You use our accounting and tax services
• You subscribe to our newsletter or communicate with us

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Accounting or tax-related information voluntarily provided

Additionally, we collect non-personal information (such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data) for analytics and service improvement.

Consent and Transparency

Under Law 25, you have the right to be informed before we collect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the collection and processing of your data in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

2. Purpose and Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

• To provide our services (accounting, taxation, and consulting)
• To manage invoicing and client relations
• To comply with legal and tax obligations
• To improve our services and website experience
• To send important service-related communications (with your consent)

We do not use your personal information for any secondary purposes without obtaining your explicit consent.

3. Protection and Storage of Personal Information

As required by Law 25, we have implemented strict security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Data encryption and secure storage
• Access restrictions (only authorized personnel have access)
• Regular security audits

Personal data is stored on secure servers in Canada, and we do not transfer personal information outside Quebec without legal compliance.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell,share or rent your personal information. We only share data:

• When necessary to provide our services (e.g., with tax authorities)
• If required by law or court order

 

If we work with third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage), they must comply with Law 25’s privacy standards.

5. Your Rights Under Law 25

Under Law 25, you have the following rights over your personal information:

• Right to Access – You can request access to your personal data at any time.
• Right to Rectification – You can request corrections if your data is inaccurate.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw your consent for data collection or usage.
• Right to Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”) – You may request the deletion of your data unless legal obligations require retention.

Right to Data Portability – You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured format.