Privacy Policy for Smart Tax Advisory

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Smart Tax Advisory (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at smartaxadvi.com or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us and information collected automatically when you visit our website.

2.1 Personal Details

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

2.2 Usage Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and web beacons to enhance your experience. See Section 5 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our consulting services;
• To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send updates;
• To personalize your experience and monitor website performance;
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in website operations;
• When required by law or to protect our rights;
• In connection with a business transition, such as a merger or sale.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to collect information about website usage and preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

8. GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit your request via our contact form. We will respond within one month.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in Canada. By using our website, you consent to transfer of your data to our facilities and servers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the date of the latest revision.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us:

Smart Tax Advisory
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada
Phone: +14160552267
Business ID: 969577031