Privacy Policy

Banis CPA Consulting Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy is designed to comply with Quebec's Law 25 and the federal PIPEDA.

1. Privacy Officer (Law 25 Requirement)

We have appointed a Privacy Officer responsible for overseeing our compliance with privacy legislation. If you have questions about how we handle your data, please contact:

Privacy Officer: Arad Banis, CPA Auditor
Email: info@baniscpa.com
Address: 506-1605 Robert-Charbonneau Street, Montreal, QC H4N 2Y7, Canada

2. Collection and Consent

Our website utilizes "Privacy by Default." No non-essential tracking (analytics or marketing) is active until you explicitly grant consent via our Cookie Settings banner.

• Strictly Necessary: We use cookies for security, fraud prevention, and core site functionality. These are enabled by default and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics: With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content to improve our service offerings.
• Marketing & Personalization: With your consent, we may use cookies to provide relevant professional updates via platforms like LinkedIn or Google.

3. Data Residency and Security

Financial & Client Records: All sensitive PII, tax documentation, and financial records are stored exclusively within the Microsoft 365 Canadian Cloud. Data centers are located in Toronto and Quebec City to ensure 100% Canadian data residency.

Website Infrastructure: Our public website is hosted via Google Firebase. Technical data (such as IP addresses) may be processed on secure servers in the United States to ensure global site availability and performance.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information. You may also withdraw your consent for optional tracking at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.