PRIVACY POLICY
(Comprehensive and tailored for multi-country bookkeeping and tax services)
1. Introduction
Quik Accountants and Bookkeepers (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services worldwide.
2. Information We Collect
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Personal Details: Name, email, phone number, billing address, company information.
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Financial Records: Bank statements, invoices, receipts, payroll data, tax identification numbers, and other accounting information you provide.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info (for website analytics and security).
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Payment Information: Limited billing details if you pay through online invoices or payment gateways.
3. How We Use Your Information
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Deliver bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and tax filing services.
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Reconcile accounts, manage invoices/payables, and prepare financial reports.
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Comply with tax authorities (HMRC, IRS, CRA, or equivalent).
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Improve our services, website experience, and customer support.
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Send updates, reminders, or legal notices (only with consent where required).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:
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Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., accounting software, secure cloud storage, payment processors).
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Legal authorities if required.
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Business partners in case of merger or acquisition (with prior notice).
5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside your country. We take steps to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
6. Data Security
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Encrypted data transmission.
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Secure servers & firewalls.
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Limited role-based employee access.
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Regular monitoring.
7. Data Retention
We keep your records only as long as required by law or service needs, then securely delete or anonymize.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may request: access, correction, deletion, data portability, withdrawal of consent, or file complaints with authorities.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for analytics, service improvement, and personalization. You can manage them via browser settings.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not provide services to individuals under 18 or knowingly collect their data.
11. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated, with changes posted here.
12. Contact Us
📧 Email: saim@quikaccountants.com
🌐 Website: Quik Accountants