Introduction:
At Burfield & Associates we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect:
Our ability to offer you a complete suite of services—including accounting, taxation, financial planning, finance, technology, consulting, and business advice—relies on our collection and retention of detailed information that personally identifies you or contains opinions about you (“personal information”). Additionally, we may collect personal information related to credit applications, such as identification details, default history, or repayment records (“credit information”).
Personal information held, used and disclosed by us may include the following information:
If you choose not to provide certain personal information or if the information provided is incorrect, we may be unable to deliver the services you have requested, and the advice or recommendations provided may be unsuitable or insufficient.
How We Use Your Information:
We use your personal information to:
Sharing Your Information:
We may share your information with:
Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review our security practices to ensure the ongoing protection of your data.
Data Retention:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
Your Rights:
You have the right to:
Links to other websites:
Our website may include links to other websites that might be of interest to you. However, once you navigate to these external sites, please be aware that we have no control over their content or policies. As a result, we cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting these websites, and they are not covered by this privacy statement. We recommend that you exercise caution and review the privacy policies of the websites you visit.
Controlling Your Personal Information:
You have the option to limit the collection and use of your personal information in the following ways:
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties without your consent, unless required by law. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties that we believe may be of interest to you, but only if you have indicated your wish to receive such information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.