Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2024. This policy outlines how Brick and Basket manages your personal information in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws.
Introduction and Jurisdiction
Brick and Basket ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website focused on tax education and legal tax minimization in Canada. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.
As we are based in Ottawa, Ontario, our privacy practices are governed by the Canadian federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Furthermore, we adhere to the principles outlined by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to ensure transparency and accountability in data handling.
Information We Collect
Direct Information
- • Identity Data: Name and contact preferences.
- • Contact Data: Email address and +1 (512) 538-5394.
- • Form Data: Information provided when inquiring about RRSP, FHSA, or capital gains guides.
Automated Data
- • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and time zone settings.
- • Usage Data: Information about how you navigate our tax-free income learning paths.
- • Cookies: Tracking tokens for session management and analytics.
Purpose of Processing
Under PIPEDA, we must identify why we collect personal information at or before the time of collection. We process your data for the following "Identified Purposes":
- To Provide Educational Content: Delivering requested information on Ontario tax credits and federal deductions.
- Communication: Responding to inquiries made through our contact forms regarding tax mistakes or learning paths.
- Website Optimization: Improving our user interface based on how users interact with our "Capital Gains Guide" and other resources.
- Legal Compliance: Meeting any applicable tax, reporting, or legal obligations in the province of Ontario.
Consent and Control
Knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate. By using Brick and Basket, you provide implied consent for the collection of technical data. For sensitive actions (like newsletter sign-ups), we request express consent.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the Identified Purposes or as required by Canadian law. Once information is no longer required, we use secure destruction methods to prevent unauthorized access.
Security Measures: We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (such as SSL encryption and restricted database access) to protect your data against loss, theft, or unauthorized modification.
Third-Party Disclosures
Brick and Basket does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties. We may share data with trusted partners (such as analytics providers or email services) to help perform statistical analysis or provide customer support. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to us.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
In accordance with Canadian privacy standards, you have the following rights:
Right of Access
You have the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of your information and have it amended as appropriate.
Right to Rectification
If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you are entitled to have it corrected.
Right to Erasure
You may request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Company
Brick and Basket
Address
150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4