Navigate the Digital Economy with Clarity and Confidence
When you're dealing with crypto and blockchain stuff, privacy isn't just some checkbox exercise. It's the whole point, right? You've chosen digital assets partly because you care about control over your financial life.
At Shadow Atrnverse Accounting, we're not gonna pretend we're some faceless corporation reading from a legal script. We're accountants who live in the crypto world too, and we know what keeps you up at night. So here's the real deal on how we handle your information - written like actual humans talk.
Your financial data - especially your crypto holdings and transactions - stays locked down tighter than a hardware wallet. We don't sell it, we don't rent it, and we definitely don't hand it over to anyone unless you tell us to or the law absolutely requires it.
Let's break this down into what we need versus what we don't. We're not here to collect data for the sake of it.
Here's where things get interesting. Working with crypto means we're dealing with data that's... well, different.
Yeah, we need to see your public wallet addresses and transaction histories to do our job. But here's the thing - we treat these like they're Fort Knox material. Just because blockchain data is "public" doesn't mean we're broadcasting your holdings to the world.
We collect this directly from you via CSV exports, API connections (read-only, always), or manual entry. We never ask for private keys or seed phrases. If anyone claiming to be us asks for that, run away and call us immediately.
We analyze this stuff to calculate your adjusted cost base, track capital gains/losses, figure out what's income versus capital property, and generally keep CRA happy while minimizing your tax bill.
We're not gonna bury this in legal-ese. Here's what we do with your data and why:
Obviously. We crunch your numbers, prepare your returns, give you strategic advice on timing trades and structuring transactions. That's literally why you're here.
Sending you updates about your account, answering your questions, letting you know about tax deadlines or regulatory changes that affect your crypto holdings.
Meeting our legal obligations as accounting professionals. When CRA or other regulators have legitimate requests, we need to respond appropriately.
Understanding what services clients need most, which crypto issues are popping up frequently, where we can make things easier for everyone.
Look, if you're into crypto, you probably know more about security than the average person. You get concepts like encryption, cold storage, and the importance of not clicking sketchy links. We operate at that same level of paranoia - the healthy kind.
No system is 100% hack-proof - anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. But we're doing everything reasonably possible to protect your data. If there's ever a breach affecting your information, we'll tell you immediately - no corporate BS, no delays. You deserve to know so you can take action.
Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA mainly), you've got rights over your personal data. Here's what you can do:
You can request a copy of all the personal data we hold about you. We'll provide it within 30 days, usually faster. There's no fee unless the request is super complex or excessive.
If something's wrong in your records, let us know and we'll fix it. This is actually important for tax purposes, so don't sleep on this.
Want us to delete your data? We can do that, with some exceptions (like if we're legally required to keep tax records for a certain period). We'll let you know what we can and can't delete.
You can request your data in a format that's usable with other services. We'll provide it in CSV or PDF format, whatever works for you.
Changed your mind about how we use your data? You can withdraw consent anytime. This might affect our ability to provide certain services, but that's your call.
To exercise any of these rights, just email us at info@shadowatrnverse.info or call (416) 555-0847. We'll verify your identity (for security) and handle your request promptly.
We don't hoard data forever just because we can. But tax and accounting rules mean we need to keep some stuff for specific periods:
After retention periods expire, we securely delete or destroy the data. For electronic records, that means secure deletion with verification. For physical documents, we use certified shredding services.
CRA can audit returns going back several years, and crypto tax issues are complex enough that having historical records can save everyone a lot of headaches. Plus, if there's ever a dispute, you'll be glad we kept the documentation.
Privacy laws evolve, our services expand, and sometimes we need to update this policy. When we make changes:
We recommend checking this page occasionally, especially if you're concerned about privacy. You can also subscribe to notifications about policy updates if you want.
Seriously, if something in this policy doesn't make sense, or you have questions about how we handle your specific situation, just reach out. We'd rather explain things clearly than have you worry.
Shadow Atrnverse Accounting
2750 Yonge Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M4N 3L7
Canada
If you're not satisfied with how we've handled a privacy concern, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. But honestly, talk to us first - we'll do our best to make things right.
Privacy in the crypto world is complicated. On one hand, you've got immutable public blockchains. On the other, you need professional services that require sharing sensitive information. We're committed to finding that balance - giving you the expert help you need while respecting your privacy as much as legally and practically possible.
Thanks for trusting us with your financial data. We don't take that lightly.