Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Finsight Accounting Professional Corporation ("Finsight", "we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.finsight.ca or use our professional CPA services. This policy is designed to comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you: (a) submit our contact or consultation request forms (name, email, phone number, service of interest, and message); (b) engage our professional services (name, address, Social Insurance Number, tax and financial information required to provide CPA services); (c) subscribe to our newsletter or request our free resources (name and email). We do not collect payment information directly. Any payments are processed through secure third-party providers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: (a) respond to your consultation requests and provide CPA services you engage us for; (b) comply with professional and legal obligations as a licensed CPA firm; (c) send you the resources or guides you have requested and, with your express consent under CASL, relevant tax tips and updates by email; (d) improve our website and service delivery.
4. Legal Basis & Consent (CASL)
Any commercial electronic messages (email marketing) sent by Finsight Accounting are sent only to recipients who have provided express or implied consent under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Every commercial email includes a clear, easy-to-use unsubscribe mechanism. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking unsubscribe in any email or contacting us at info@finsight.ca. Unsubscribe requests are processed within 10 business days.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with: (a) regulated professional bodies (CPA Alberta) as required by our professional obligations; (b) CRA or other government agencies as required to provide tax services on your behalf; (c) secure cloud service providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements; (d) legal authorities if required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted communication, secure client portals, and access controls. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain client tax and accounting records for the period required by CRA regulations and our professional obligations under CPA Alberta rules, generally a minimum of 7 years. Marketing contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to: (a) access the personal information we hold about you; (b) request correction of inaccurate information; (c) withdraw marketing consent at any time; (d) request deletion of information not required for legal or professional purposes. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@finsight.ca or (587) 406-1085.
9. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact: Finsight Accounting Professional Corporation, 340 Midpark Way SE Suite 300, Calgary, AB T2X 1P1. Email: info@finsight.ca. Phone: (587) 406-1085.