Privacy Policy

Your trust matters to us. Here's how we handle your information.

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a slog to read through. But when you're dealing with your financial info, you deserve to know exactly what's happening with your data. So we're gonna lay it out straight.

At Luminarion Front Accounting, we've been helping small businesses in Vancouver since day one, and trust is everything in this relationship. You're sharing some pretty sensitive stuff with us - tax documents, payroll info, financial statements - and we don't take that lightly.

This policy explains what information we collect, why we need it, how we protect it, and what rights you've got when it comes to your personal data. We comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and all applicable provincial privacy legislation in British Columbia.

Bottom line: We only collect what we need to do our job well, we keep it locked down tight, and we'll never sell your information to anyone. Period.

Here's the deal - to handle your accounting and tax work properly, we're gonna need some info from you. Let's break down what we collect and why:

Personal Identification
  • Full legal name, date of birth, Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Business name, registration numbers, GST/HST numbers
  • Contact details - phone, email, business address
  • Government-issued ID copies when required by CRA regulations
Financial Information
  • Bank account details for payroll and tax remittances
  • Income statements, expense records, receipts
  • Investment portfolios, property information
  • Previous tax returns and financial statements
  • Payroll records for employees
Technical Data
  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Website usage patterns and pages visited
  • Login timestamps and access logs
  • Cookie data (more on that later)
Communication Records
  • Emails, phone call notes, meeting records
  • Any documents you share through our secure portal
  • Feedback, questions, and service requests
Why so much info? The CRA and other regulatory bodies require us to maintain detailed records. We're not being nosy - we're keeping both of us compliant with Canadian tax law.

We're not collecting your info just for kicks. Here's exactly what we do with it:

Core Accounting Services
  • Preparing and filing your tax returns
  • Managing bookkeeping and financial statements
  • Processing payroll and remittances
  • Handling GST/HST compliance
Client Communication
  • Responding to your inquiries
  • Sending deadline reminders
  • Providing financial updates
  • Sharing important tax changes
Legal Compliance
  • Meeting CRA record-keeping requirements
  • Responding to regulatory inquiries
  • Maintaining audit trails
  • Fulfilling professional obligations
Service Improvement
  • Understanding client needs better
  • Improving our processes
  • Developing new services
  • Training our team
What we DON'T do: We don't sell your data to marketers, we don't spam you with unrelated offers, and we don't share your info with anyone unless we've got your permission or we're legally required to.

Okay, this is where we get serious. Your financial data is like the crown jewels, and we treat it that way. Here's how we keep everything locked down:

Technical Security
  • Encryption everywhere: We use 256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission - that's bank-level security
  • Secure servers: All data stored on Canadian servers with enterprise-grade firewalls
  • Regular backups: Your data's backed up daily to secure, off-site locations
  • Multi-factor authentication: Extra layers of protection for accessing sensitive info
  • Intrusion detection: 24/7 monitoring for any suspicious activity
Physical & Administrative
  • Access control: Only team members who need access to your files get it
  • Secure office: Our Vancouver office has controlled access and visitor logs
  • Staff training: Everyone on our team gets privacy and security training annually
  • Confidentiality agreements: All staff and contractors sign NDAs
  • Secure document destruction: Paper documents are cross-cut shredded
Document Handling
  • Secure portal: Upload and download docs through our encrypted client portal
  • Password-protected files: Sensitive documents are always password-protected
  • No public email: We never ask you to send sensitive docs through regular email
  • Clean desk policy: Client files aren't left out in the open
Your responsibility too: Keep your portal passwords secure, don't share login credentials, and let us know immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

We're pretty protective of your info, but there are some situations where we might need to share it. Here's the complete rundown:

Government Agencies

Sometimes we're legally required to share information with:

  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): When filing your taxes or responding to audits
  • Provincial tax authorities: For BC-specific tax matters
  • Service Canada: For payroll remittances and employee records
  • WorkSafeBC: When handling workers' compensation matters
Professional Service Providers

We work with carefully vetted partners who help us serve you better:

  • Software providers: Our accounting software (all Canadian-hosted)
  • Cloud storage: Secure document management systems
  • Payment processors: For handling invoices and payments
  • Professional consultants: Lawyers, specialized tax advisors (only with your permission)

Note: All third-party providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and must meet our security standards.

Financial Institutions
  • Your bank or credit union (only when you've authorized us)
  • Lenders or investors (with your explicit written consent)
  • Insurance companies for business coverage verification
Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Law enforcement requests with proper documentation
  • Legal proceedings where we need to defend our rights
  • Suspected fraud or illegal activity
Important: We'll always get your consent before sharing your information with anyone else, unless we're legally required to share it. And we'll let you know if that happens, whenever legally possible.

Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's what you can do:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of all the personal information we have about you. We'll provide it within 30 days, usually much faster.

Right to Correction

Found an error? Let us know and we'll fix it ASAP. Accurate records matter for both of us.

Right to Deletion

You can ask us to delete your data, but there's a catch - we might need to keep some records for tax and legal purposes. We'll explain what we can and can't delete.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can ask us to limit how we use your information while we're sorting out any concerns you have.

Right to Data Portability

Need to take your data elsewhere? We'll provide it in a commonly used format so you can move to another accountant if needed.

Right to Opt-Out

Don't want marketing emails? No problem. You can unsubscribe anytime (though we'll still need to send you important account-related stuff).

How to Exercise Your Rights

Just reach out to us:

  • Email: info@luminarionfront.info
  • Phone: (604) 555-2847
  • In person: Drop by our office at 1250 Homer Street, Suite 400
  • Mail: Send us a written request to our Vancouver address

We'll verify your identity (gotta make sure we're talking to the right person) and respond within 30 days. Most requests get handled way faster.

No charge for reasonable requests: Exercising your privacy rights is free. If you're making excessive or repetitive requests, we might charge a small administrative fee, but we'll let you know first.

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