Privacy Policy

At Boutique Books, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our bookkeeping services, in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through our website
Sign up for our services
Request a consultation or quote
Subscribe to our newsletter

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business name
Financial and accounting details
Any other personal information you choose to provide

We may also collect limited non-identifiable information automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Referring website
Pages visited

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and manage bookkeeping services
Communicate with you about your account or inquiries
Send important updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent)
Improve our website and service offerings
Comply with legal obligations

3. Consent

By using our services or submitting your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions, by contacting us.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as:

Cloud-based accounting software
Secure data storage providers
Email and communication tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, or court order.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes the use of secure servers, encryption, firewalls, and access controls.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw your consent to further use
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

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

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to access your information, please contact:

Boutique Books
Email: office@boutiquebooksinc.com
Phone: 9028162636
Website: www.boutiquebooksinc.com