Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 8, 2025
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Francis Do Professional Corporation (“FDPC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant provincial legislation.
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This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained in the course of our professional services and through our website.
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1. What Information We Collect
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We may collect personal information directly from you, your representatives, or third parties, including but not limited to:
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Contact information: name, email address, mailing address, phone number
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Business and tax information: financial statements, tax returns, identification numbers, ownership or corporate details
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Website usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and pages visited
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Cookies and similar technologies: used to analyze website traffic, personalize content, and remember preferences (see “Cookies” section below)
We limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary for the purposes identified below.
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2. How We Use Personal Information
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We use personal information for purposes including:
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Providing professional accounting, advisory, and tax services
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Communicating with clients, prospects, and partners
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Processing payments and managing client relationships
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Meeting legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
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Managing and improving our website and online services
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Sending newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
We will not use your information for any new purpose without your consent.
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3. Disclosure of Personal Information
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We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
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With third-party service providers (e.g., IT hosting, cloud storage, email, or consent management platform) who assist in our operations, under strict confidentiality obligations
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When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority (e.g., CRA, CPA Ontario)
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When necessary to protect our legal rights or prevent fraud or abuse
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With your consent, to coordinate services with other professionals (e.g., lawyers or financial advisors)
All third-party providers are required to maintain the same level of privacy protection as we do.
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4. Consent
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By engaging our services or using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to provide certain services.
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5. Cookies and Online Tracking
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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our website is used.
We use a consent management platform to help you control which cookies or tracking tools you allow. Essential cookies are required for the site to function; optional cookies (such as analytics or marketing) are only activated if you consent.
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6. Safeguarding Your Information
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We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
These include secure file storage, access controls, encryption, and confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors.
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7. Retention of Personal Information
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We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet our legal, regulatory, and professional obligations. When no longer required, information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
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8. Access and Correction
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You may request access to your personal information or ask us to correct inaccuracies by contacting us (see below). We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with privacy laws.
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9. Links to Third-Party Websites
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
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10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The date of the latest revision will always appear at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our services or website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
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11. Contact Us
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If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
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Francis Do Professional Corporation
Attn: Privacy Officer
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: francis@francisdo.com
Website: www.francisdo.com