Privacy Policy of SAR Professional Corporation, CPA  

SAR Professional Corporation operates the saraccounting website, which provides Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Consulting and Tax Services.  

At SAR Professional Corporation, CPA (“SAR PC, CPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we prioritize safeguarding your privacy while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal data and how we share this information with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).  

This page serves the purpose of acquainting website visitors with our practices concerning the gathering, utilization, and revelation of Personal Information in the event that an individual opts to utilize our Service, the saraccounting website.  

By opting to make use of our Service, you implicitly consent to the acquisition and application of information in accordance with the guidelines stipulated herein. The Personal Information that we gather is employed for the enhancement and provision of our Service. Your information will not be utilized or divulged to any party, except as explicitly detailed in this Privacy Policy.  

The definitions used within this Privacy Policy correspond with those outlined in our Terms and Conditions.  

Information Collection  

In our pursuit of delivering efficient and personalized accounting, bookkeeping, business consulting, and tax services, we may collect various forms of personal information. This includes but is not limited to contact information, financial details essential for tax planning, and business-specific data necessary for accounting and consulting services. This information is vital for us to serve you effectively and to fulfill our obligations under Canadian tax law.  

Confidentiality  

We will maintain in confidence the information you give us. Accordingly, without your consent, your personal information will not be disclosed to individuals outside our firm or used by anyone in our firm other than those who are involved in preparing your tax return, tax slips, and/or providing related services.  

Use of Your Information  

It is acknowledged that we will have access to all information about identified individuals (“personal information”) in your custody that we require to complete our Service.  

Our services are provided on the basis that:  

1. You represent to us that management has obtained any required consent for our collection, use, disclosure, storage, transfer, and process of personal information required under applicable privacy legislation and professional regulation; and  

1. We will hold all personal information in compliance with our Privacy Statement.  

Service Request Fulfillment  

Your data is utilized to fulfill your service requests promptly and accurately.  

Communication of Updates  

We employ your information to keep you informed about any changes or updates in our business operations, services, and offerings.  

Maintaining Professional Communication  

Your data is also instrumental in facilitating meaningful and professional correspondence with you during the course of our engagement. In performing our services, we will send messages and documents electronically. As such communications can be intercepted, misdirected, infected by a virus, or otherwise used or communicated by an unintended third party, we cannot guarantee or warrant that communications from us will be properly delivered only to the addressee. Therefore, we specifically disclaim, and you release us from any liability or responsibility whatsoever for the interception or unintentional disclosure of communications transmitted by us in connection with the performance of this Engagement. In that regard, you agree that we shall have no liability for any loss or damage to any person or entity resulting from such communications, including any that are consequential, incidental, direct, indirect, punitive, exemplary, or special damages (such as loss of data, revenues, or anticipated profits). If you do not consent to our use of electronic communications, please notify us in writing.  

Sharing Your Information with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)  

It is important to note that, as tax professionals, we have a legal and ethical obligation to share certain information with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This includes your financial and tax-related data that is essential for the administration of tax law and policy, tax collection, and the delivery of benefit programs and tax credits. We assure you that this sharing of information is conducted in full compliance with applicable Canadian laws and regulations.  

Disclosures of your personal information  

We use Tax Cycle (Tax Software) from Xero Software (Canada) Ltd. to prepare and e-file all tax returns including information slips. Tax Cycle is committed to protecting your privacy information. The CRA requires that approved tax preparers file tax information electronically. To comply with this rule, the income tax information will be transmitted to the CRA electronically.   

Protecting Your Information  

We have a firm commitment to protecting your information, and you can trust us to handle your data responsibly. Your personal information will never be rented, sold, or disclosed to any third party without your explicit and informed consent, except where required by the CRA or other relevant legal obligations.  

Privacy Policy Updates  

This Privacy Policy may be subject to occasional updates to ensure alignment with alterations in our operational practices or to comply with evolving legal and regulatory standards. We strongly urge you to periodically revisit this Privacy Policy to stay well-informed regarding the manner in which we safeguard and manage your data. Your continued engagement with our Service signifies your consent to any such updates and revisions to this Privacy Policy.  

Contact Us  

Should you have any inquiries, concerns, or specific requests concerning your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at info@sarprofessional corp.com. We are here to address any questions you may have.  

We extend our gratitude for choosing SAR Professional Corporation, CPA as your trusted partner in addressing your financial and business needs. Rest assured that we are steadfast in our commitment to preserving your privacy, complying with tax laws, and delivering exceptional services.