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Privacy Policy

Type of website: Https://bfc.tax
Effective date: 1st day of January, 2018

 

https://bfc.tax (the “Site”) is owned and operated by BFC Tax Accountants Inc. BFC Tax Accountants Inc. is the data controller and can be contacted at:

 

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  1. The personal data we will collect;
  2. Use of collected data;
  3. Who has access to the data collected;
  4. The rights of Site users; and
  5. The Site’s cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

 

GDPR

For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we do not fall within the categories of controllers and processors required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of the GDPR.

 

Consent

By using our Site, users agree that they consent to:

  1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting BFC Tax Accountants at [email protected].

 

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR. We rely on the following legal bases:

  1. Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes; and
  2. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us or a third party to pursue a legitimate interest. Our legitimate interests are sales, marketing, and educational communications.

 

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy.

 

Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Location
  • Hardware and software details
  • Clicked links
  • Content viewed

 

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Payment information
  • Auto-fill data

This data is collected using contact and sales forms.

 

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site is used to:

  1. Customize and enhance user browsing experience.
  2. Conduct marketing and sales communications or processing.

 

Who We Share Personal Data With

 

Employees

Data may be disclosed to employees who need access to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Third Parties

We may share user data with third parties for:

  • Targeted advertising and marketing

 

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data is stored until the purpose for its collection has been achieved.

 

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We use strong browser encryption and secure facilities. While reasonable precautions are taken, the Internet can be insecure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

 

Your Rights as a User

Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

  • Be informed
  • Access data
  • Rectify errors
  • Erase data
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object

 

Children

The minimum age to use the Site is 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

 

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge Data

To address data concerns, contact:

  • Kyei Baffour

 

Do Not Track Notice

We respond to browser-initiated DNT signals.

 

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to improve user experience:

  • Functional cookies
  • Analytical cookies
  • Targeting cookies
  • Third-party cookies for advertisements

 

Modifications

We may amend this Privacy Policy. Updates will be reflected in the “Effective Date” section.

 

Complaints

For concerns, contact us via the details above or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.