We take your privacy seriously - here's exactly how we handle your information
Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Look, we're an accounting firm - confidentiality isn't just a buzzword for us, it's literally baked into our professional obligations. But beyond what the CPA rules require, we genuinely care about protecting your personal and financial information.
This privacy policy isn't written by lawyers trying to cover every possible scenario with legalese. Instead, I'm gonna walk you through how we actually handle your data in plain English. If something's unclear, just call us at (604) 555-8792 and we'll explain it.
When you work with Rune Blaofdyssey Accounting, you're trusting us with sensitive financial information. We don't take that lightly, and this policy explains exactly what we do (and don't do) with it.
When you become a client or reach out to us, we'll collect stuff like:
We only collect what we actually need to do our job properly. We're not gonna ask for your favorite color or your pet's name unless it's your password hint.
As your accountants, we obviously need access to your financial details:
This financial data is protected under professional accounting standards and we treat it with the highest level of security.
When you visit our website, we automatically collect some technical info:
This helps us understand how people use our site and make it better. We're not tracking you across the internet or anything creepy like that.
Here's the deal - we use your information for legitimate business purposes, specifically:
Preparing your tax returns, maintaining your books, processing payroll, and all the other services you're paying us for.
Filing your returns, responding to CRA inquiries, and representing you in tax matters (with your authorization, obviously).
Sending you updates about your account, deadline reminders, and important tax changes that might affect you.
Meeting our obligations under Canadian law, CPA professional standards, and anti-money laundering regulations.
Analyzing trends to provide better advice and identifying areas where we can serve you more efficiently.
Occasionally sending relevant info about new services, but we're not gonna spam you - that's annoying for everyone.
Security isn't just an IT thing for us - it's part of our professional responsibility. Here's what we've got in place:
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
We use Canadian-based servers with regular backups and disaster recovery plans.
Only authorized staff can access your files, and we track who views what.
That said, no system is 100% foolproof. If we ever experience a data breach that affects you, we'll let you know right away and work with you to minimize any impact.
We're pretty selective about who gets access to your information. Here's when we might share it:
| Who We Share With | Why | What's Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Revenue Agency | Because, well, taxes | Tax returns and supporting documentation |
| Payment Processors | To process your payments securely | Billing info and transaction details |
| Cloud Service Providers | For secure data storage and backups | Encrypted client files |
| Professional Advisors | When you need specialized expertise (lawyers, financial planners, etc.) | Only relevant information, and only with your permission |
| Regulators & Legal Authorities | When legally required (court orders, regulatory investigations) | Whatever's legally required |
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA and BC's privacy legislation), you've got some solid rights. Here's what you can do:
Request a copy of what personal information we have about you. We'll provide it within 30 days.