Last updated: 2025-06-11
Welcome to North Star Ledgers. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website: https://northstarledgers.ca.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://northstarledgers.ca
We are a Canadian financial services provider focused on delivering bookkeeping and tax support to individuals and businesses.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
When you fill out a contact form, sign up for a service, or leave a comment, we may collect:
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Name and contact details (e.g., email, phone)
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Any information you include in your message or submission
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Your IP address and browser user agent (to help with spam detection)
b. Comments
If you leave a comment, the comment and associated metadata are retained indefinitely. An anonymized hash of your email may be used by the Gravatar service to display your profile image. See Gravatar's privacy policy for more information.
c. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our site, please ensure they do not include location data (EXIF GPS), as others may download and extract that information.
d. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance site functionality and personalize your experience. For example:
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When you comment, cookies may store your name, email, and website for future convenience (1-year duration)
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Login and preference cookies (if applicable) may be stored for up to two weeks
You can control which cookies are enabled using our cookie consent banner. Essential cookies remain enabled for basic functionality.
3. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data about how visitors interact with our website. This may include:
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Approximate location (city-level)
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Device type and browser version
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Referring sources
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Pages visited and time spent on each page
This data helps us improve our website and services.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., maps, videos, or articles). This content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party site, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction if you’re logged in to their service.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
In certain cases:
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If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email
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Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments: Stored indefinitely for reference and continuity
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User Accounts (if applicable): Stored in user profiles and editable by the user or site admin
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Form Submissions: Retained for client service and recordkeeping purposes in accordance with Canadian business requirements
7. Your Data Rights
You may request access to the personal data we hold about you or request deletion of your data. This excludes any information we must retain for legal or administrative obligations.
To make a request, please email us at: [insert your business email]
8. Data Security
We follow industry-standard practices to protect your data, including SSL encryption, access controls, and secure backups.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
North Star Ledgers
Email: admin@bergmanwebdesign.com
Website: https://northstarledgers.ca