Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Sinclair Accounting Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at sinclairaccounting.com (the "Website").

This policy complies with Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25) and provides you with information about your choices regarding cookies.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies can be: • First-party cookies: Set by our website directly • Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

Essential/Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They include: • Website security and authentication • Form submission functionality • Language preferences • Session management

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website: • Google Analytics (if implemented) • Page visit tracking • User behavior analysis • Website performance monitoring

Functional Cookies: These cookies enhance your experience on our website: • Remember your language preference • Remember form data • Improve website functionality

Security and Anti-Spam Cookies: • Google reCAPTCHA: Used to protect our contact forms from spam and abuse • Security tokens for form submissions

Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google reCAPTCHA: • Purpose: Protect forms from spam and automated abuse • Data collected: IP address, browser information, user interactions • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy • Opt-out: Not possible without affecting form functionality

Future Analytics Services: • We may implement Google Analytics or similar services • You will be notified before implementation • Opt-out options will be provided

Under Quebec Law 25, we process cookies based on:

Legitimate Interest: • Essential cookies necessary for website functionality • Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse

Consent: • Analytics cookies (if implemented) • Marketing cookies (if implemented) • Non-essential tracking technologies

We obtain your explicit consent before using any non-essential cookies that can identify, locate, or profile you.

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings: • Enable/disable cookies in your browser settings • Delete existing cookies • Set preferences for future cookie acceptance • Block third-party cookies

Individual Cookie Control: • Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting functionality • You can opt-out of analytics cookies when available • reCAPTCHA cookies are necessary for form security

Browser-Specific Instructions: • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security • Safari: Preferences > Privacy • Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies

In compliance with Quebec Law 25:

• We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies • Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous • You can withdraw consent at any time • Pre-checked boxes are not used for consent • Cookie consent is separate from other consents

To withdraw your consent: • Clear your browser cookies • Adjust your browser settings • Contact us directly

Your consent withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies: • Deleted when you close your browser • No long-term storage

Persistent Cookies: • Language preferences: 1 year • Google reCAPTCHA: Up to 6 months • Analytics cookies (if used): 26 months maximum

We regularly review and delete unnecessary cookie data.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect: • Changes in our cookie usage • New regulations or legal requirements • Updates to third-party services • Technological improvements

We will notify you of significant changes by: • Posting an updated policy on our website • Displaying a notice on our website • Requesting new consent where required

Changes become effective 30 days after posting unless immediate compliance is required by law.

Some of our cookie-related services may transfer data outside Quebec or Canada:

Google Services: • reCAPTCHA data may be processed in the United States • Subject to Google's privacy policies and data protection measures • Adequacy decisions and contractual protections apply

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers as required by Quebec Law 25.

If you have questions about our cookie policy or wish to exercise your rights:

Privacy Officer: Terry Arvanitis Sinclair Accounting Inc. 5876 Chemin Upper Lachine, Montréal, QC Phone: 514-856-2552 Email: privacy@sinclairaccounting.com

For complaints about our cookie practices, you may also contact: Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) Website: cai.gouv.qc.ca Phone: 1-888-528-7741