Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
Introduction to this Policy
This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") governs the website located at https://www.accretivedigital.com (including its sub-domains and mobile-optimized versions), along with any and all products and services owned, offered and provided by Accretive Digital (collectively referred to hereinafter as "Accretive Digital", and also referred as 'us', 'its', 'ours' and/or 'we').
This Policy shall be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service and any other guidelines, terms and policies made available by us from time to time, all incorporated herein by reference.
Scope of this Policy
Accretive Digital offers TripleSync, a business accounting software solution for small and medium businesses. You can choose from our products or develop with us your own customized solution specific to your requirements. We are committed to helping you manage your business effectively online.
This Policy applies to information collected through your use of our platform, our software, the Site, our websites, services and products. As used herein, the words "collect", "use", "process", "treat", "disclose" and similar terms shall relate to personal information ("PI") and other data that we may collect from our users and/or visitors, including cookies and device IDs.
Compliance with Canadian Privacy Laws
This Privacy Policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. We are committed to protecting your privacy rights as required by Canadian law.
Consent
By registering with us or using our products and services, you consent to the collection, transfer, processing, storage, disclosure and other uses of your PI as described in this Policy. We will ask for your specific consent to certain parts of the service (e.g., newsletter subscription) via clickable boxes with statements such as "I Accept".
Information You Provide to Us
When you sign up for any of our account options, you will need to provide your name, business name, and email address. We will store your personal data for the purposes of:
- Managing your collaboration with other users
- Improving your user experience
- Sending newsletters (with your consent)
- Contacting you about inquiries for our services
Our Privacy Commitment:
- We will not sell or lease your PI to third parties
- We will not disclose your PI to other users or third parties without your consent
- Any PI you provide will be secured with industry standard protocols and technology
Types of Information We Collect
Non-Personal Information
Information that cannot be used to personally identify you, including:
- Anonymous usage data
- Aggregate user statistics
- Analytics data
- Demographic information
- Website usage patterns
- Platform types
- Number of clicks
Personal Information
Information that can be used to identify you, including:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Business information
- Payment information
Marketing and Analytics
We may share your PI with third parties for marketing purposes only with your explicit consent. We use analytics services to improve our services and may share anonymized, aggregate data for this purpose.
Third-Party Marketing Partners
With your consent, we may share data with marketing partners such as:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Advertising
- Social media platforms
You can withdraw your consent to marketing at any time by contacting us.
Business Transactions
If our business is sold or merges with another business, we may transfer your PI to the new business. The new business would be required to maintain the protections for your PI as described in this Policy and applicable Canadian privacy laws.
Financial Information
We use secure third-party payment processors for billing and payment processing. These platforms operate under their own privacy policies and security standards. We do not store your complete payment information on our servers.
Location Data
TripleSync may collect location data when necessary for providing our services. You can control location permissions through your device settings.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve our services
- Verify your identity and account information
- Process payments and transactions
- Send service notifications and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
- Comply with legal obligations
Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for data collection and use
- File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
- Request information about how your data is handled
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure access controls
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on privacy and security
- Incident response procedures
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable laws. When we no longer need your personal information, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and preferences
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Enable certain features and functionality
- Improve our services based on user behavior
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Policy on our website and, where appropriate, sending you an email notification.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Accretive Digital
Email: triplesync@accretivedigital.com
Governing Language
This Policy may be translated into other languages for your convenience. The English language version shall prevail in case of any conflict or discrepancy.