Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026-01-01
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​1. Introduction
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​At Anchor Peak Bookkeeping ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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​2. Information We Collect
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​We collect personal information necessary to provide professional bookkeeping services. This may include:
​Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
​Business & Financial Information: Business name, expense records, bank statements, payroll data, and tax identification numbers (such as BN or SIN, where applicable).
​Payment Information: Credit card details or banking information required for billing purposes.
​Digital Data: Information collected automatically through our website (via cookies), such as IP addresses and browser type, to help us analyze site traffic.
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​3. How We Use Your Information
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​We use your personal information solely for the following purposes:
​Providing bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative services.
​Communicating with you regarding your accounts, inquiries, or our services.
​Processing payments and managing billing.
​Complying with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations.
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​4. Sharing of Information
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​We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business. These include:
​QuickBooks Online (Accounting Software)
​Dext (Document & Receipt Management)
​Plooto (Payment Processing)
​Wix (Website Hosting)
​These third parties are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us. We may also disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., the CRA).
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​5. Data Security
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​We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes the use of password-protected software, encrypted data transmission (SSL), and secure client portals. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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​6. Retention of Data
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​We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
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​7. Your Rights
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​Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
​Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
​Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
​Withdraw your consent for the collection or use of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).
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​8. Changes to This Policy
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​We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when the latest revisions were made. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.
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​9. Contact Us
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​If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:
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​Anchor Peak Bookkeeping
Email: info@anchorpeakbookkeeping.com
Location: Lake Country, British Columbia