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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 19, 2024

Latitude Tax Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, whether you interact with us through our services or visit our website, [www.latitudetax.ca] (the “Website”).

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in various ways, including:

a) Personal Information Collected via Our Services:

  • Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other similar identifiers.
  • Financial Information: For the provision of tax and financial services, we may collect relevant financial details, including tax-related data (e.g., Taxpayer Identification Numbers, income details).
  • Other Information: We may collect other personal information necessary for the fulfillment of our services, such as employment history, marital status, or residency details relevant to tax filings.

 

b) Information Collected via the Website:

  • Usage Information: When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing history through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Contact Forms: If you contact us via the Website’s forms, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email, phone number).

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Tax and Advisory Services: We use your personal and financial information to deliver tax preparation (Canada and U.S.) and other tax advisory services.
  • To Communicate with You: We may contact you regarding inquiries, ongoing services, or relevant updates.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We use personal information to fulfill our obligations under applicable laws and regulations, including tax filing compliance and audits.
  • To Improve Our Website: We analyze usage information to improve the functionality and user experience of our Website.

 

  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We will only share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as cloud storage providers, tax software platforms, or professional advisors. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use the information for the intended purposes.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, legal request, or to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you if such a transfer takes place.
  1. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption, secure file storage, and restricted access to sensitive information.

 

While we strive to protect your personal data, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, collect analytics data, and customize content. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Website.

 

  1. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

You have certain rights concerning the personal information we collect. These rights include:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: In some cases, you can request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data.
  • Consent Withdrawal: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing your consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.
  • Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated.

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@latitudetax.ca.

 

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once personal data is no longer needed, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

 

  1. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

 

  1. Information Storage and International Transfers

Your personal information may be stored, processed, or transferred between Canada and the United States. By using our services or Website, you consent to the storage of your information in both countries, where data protection laws may differ from your home jurisdiction. We ensure that any transfer of data outside of your jurisdiction will be conducted in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including those governing cross-border data transfers, and we take appropriate steps to ensure your personal information is handled securely, regardless of where it is stored.

 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or applicable regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

 

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

 

Latitude Tax Inc.
1250 Oakland Road
Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0

Canada
admin@latitudetax.ca

 

 

 

 

Website Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: October 19, 2024

 

  1. Introduction

Welcome to [www.latitudetax.ca] (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.

 

  1. Use of Website

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. Latitude Tax Inc. reserves the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time, and your continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of such changes.

 

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Website.

 

Any unauthorized use of the Website may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

 

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, is the intellectual property of Latitude Tax Inc. or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission from Latitude Tax Inc.

 

  1. Limitation of Liability

Latitude Tax Inc. is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website. Our total liability for any claims, losses, or damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this Website shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Website or using our services.

 

  1. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Latitude Tax Inc. does not endorse these third-party sites and is not responsible for their content or accuracy. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

 

  1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nova Scotia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia.

 

  1. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

 

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

 

Latitude Tax Inc.

1250 Oakland Road

Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0

admin@latitudetax.ca