Privacy and confidentiality
Privacy Policy for Ahmed Jama CPA
Last updated: July 4, 2026
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Ahmed Jama, CPA
Important: This page is practical website policy copy for Ahmed Jama CPA. It is not a substitute for legal advice. Have a qualified lawyer review final wording before relying on it as legal compliance documentation.
Privacy Policy Overview
Ahmed Jama Professional Corporation ('Ahmed Jama CPA') is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
We collect only the personal information necessary to provide tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and CRA audit defence services. We do not sell personal information to third parties under any circumstances.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide our services, including: contact information (name, address, phone, email), inquiry details submitted through our website forms, client tax and financial records required for service delivery, website usage data via analytics, and communication records (emails, call logs, messages).
For tax preparation and CRA audit defence, we may collect SIN, business numbers, financial statements, and CRA correspondence. This information is collected only with your consent and used solely for the purpose of providing the requested services.
How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to: provide requested tax and accounting services, schedule and manage appointments, communicate about your tax matters, prepare and file tax returns, represent you in CRA matters, process payments, maintain professional records as required by CPA Alberta, and improve our services and website.
We do not use personal information for any purpose beyond what is disclosed in this policy without obtaining additional consent, except where required or permitted by law.
Consent and Your Choices
By submitting an inquiry through our website or engaging our services, you provide implied consent for us to collect and use your personal information for the purposes described in this policy. You may withdraw consent for non-essential communications at any time.
To withdraw consent or limit how we use your information, contact us at ahmed@jamacpa.ca or call (780) 782-9429. Note that we must retain certain information to fulfill legal and professional obligations.
When Information May Be Shared
We share personal information only when necessary: with service providers who support our operations (under confidentiality agreements), with CRA as required for tax filing and audit defence, with your explicit consent, and when required by law or court order.
We never sell personal information. Third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality and may only use information to perform services on our behalf.
Safeguards and Retention
We protect personal information through reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including secure document storage, encrypted digital communications, access controls, and professional staff training.
We retain client records for the period required by CPA Alberta and CRA regulations, typically 6 to 10 years. After the retention period, information is securely destroyed.
Access, Correction, and Contact
You may request access to your personal information, request corrections, or ask questions about this policy by contacting us at ahmed@jamacpa.ca or (780) 782-9429. We will respond to access requests within 30 days.
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at privacy.gc.ca.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The 'Last updated' date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Significant changes will be communicated through our website or directly to active clients. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions before you share tax information?
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