Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how taxbreak.ca (“we”, “our”, or “the website”) collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you visit taxbreak.ca (the “Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this policy. This policy was last updated on May 2025.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information: We do not require users to register or submit personal information to access tax credit, deduction, or resource content. If you contact us via email, we may receive your email address and any information you provide in that correspondence.

b) Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect certain data through analytics, server logs, and cookies, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Pages viewed and referring URLs
• Time and date of access

2. Use of Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience. We use several types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: To enable core website functionality, such as page navigation and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to learn how visitors interact with the Site and improve our content. For example, we may track which pages are most popular, how long users stay on a page, and general engagement patterns.
• Advertising Cookies: If enabled, third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense) may set cookies to personalize or measure ads. For example, you may see ads relevant to your past browsing on our site or on other websites.
• Preference Cookies: In some cases, these may remember your settings or choices for a more customized experience.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect some features (such as ad preferences) but will not prevent access to core tax credit and deduction content.

For more information, see your browser’s help section or visit All About Cookies.

3. Google Analytics & Third-Party Services

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to aggregate non-personal data about website usage. These services may use cookies or similar technologies. Data collected can include:

• Which pages are visited and for how long
• General geographic location (country, city)
• Referral sources (e.g., Google search, social media, another website)
• Device and browser types

Data collected is subject to Google’s own privacy policy. We do not combine analytics data with personally identifiable information. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We may also use other third-party services such as social sharing widgets or embedded government tools. Each service is governed by its own privacy policy.

4. Advertising & AdSense

This Site does not currently display advertising. Should advertising be enabled in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

You may opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by adjusting your ad preferences on third-party sites.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes server firewalls, HTTPS encryption, and internal security practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Non-personal, aggregated data may be shared with partners or analytics services to improve our website and offerings. For example, we may share anonymized site usage statistics with our analytics provider or with advertising partners to measure ad effectiveness.

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect our rights and property.

7. External Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including government resources (such as the Canada Revenue Agency, provincial tax ministries, and Service Canada), financial tools (such as online tax calculators), and educational articles. For example, you may click a link to the official CRA tax credits page or a provincial government’s online benefit portal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing information or using their services.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for Canadian residents age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us for removal.

9. Your Rights & Choices

• You may request details about any personal data we hold about you (if any).
• You may request correction or deletion of your information by emailing us (see below).
• You may request a copy of your personal data in a portable format (data portability), where applicable.
• You may disable cookies through your browser, as described above.
• You may opt out of analytics or advertising cookies (see above for instructions).
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. In Canada, this may be the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (priv.gc.ca).

10. Data Retention

We retain non-personal analytics and server log data for up to 26 months, or as required for security and performance monitoring. Personal information received via email (for support or inquiries) is retained only as long as necessary to address your inquiry and is deleted within 12 months unless required for legal compliance. Data may be deleted sooner upon request, unless required for audit or legal reasons.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please email our support team at:
support@taxbreak.ca

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.