BFA Accounting LLC (“BFA Accounting”, “BFA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data processed through www.bfaaccounting.net (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you use our Website or contact us through it.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for personal data processed through the Website is: BFA Accounting LLC, 116 Akaki Tsereteli Ave, Tbilisi 0119, Georgia. Email: info@bfaaccounting.net
2. Personal Data We Collect
When you contact us or request an online consultation through the Website, we may collect personal information such as:
- your name and surname;
- email address;
- information contained in your consultation or enquiry;
- other information that you voluntarily provide to us.
We do not request sensitive personal data through the Website unless it is specifically necessary and lawfully permitted.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
Personal data may be collected when you:
- submit an online consultation request;
- contact BFA through the Website;
- otherwise voluntarily provide information through Website communication functions.
4. Purposes of Processing
We may process your personal data for purposes including:
- responding to your enquiry;
- arranging or discussing an online consultation;
- understanding the services you require;
- communicating with you regarding your request;
- evaluating a potential professional relationship;
- maintaining records relating to enquiries and communications;
- complying with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use information collected through the Website for marketing purposes unless we obtain an appropriate legal basis and, where required, your consent.
5. Legal Basis
Personal data is processed on an appropriate legal basis under applicable Georgian data protection legislation, depending on the particular processing activity.
Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw that consent in accordance with applicable law. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. Data Storage and Retention
Personal data collected through the Website may be stored in BFA's CRM systems and email systems. Based on our current retention practice, enquiry-related personal data is retained for up to one year, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law, or the information is required for an ongoing client relationship or legal purpose.
When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements and our internal procedures.
7. Access to Personal Data
Access to personal data is limited to persons who need the information for legitimate business or technical purposes. This may include:
- authorized BFA personnel;
- persons responsible for administering the BFA CRM;
- the Website developer or technical service provider, where access is necessary to maintain or support the Website;
- hosting, email or other service providers where necessary for the operation of the Website.
8. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers for Website hosting, email, analytics, CRM and technical support. Such providers may process personal data on our behalf where necessary to provide their services. We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Information submitted through the Website’s request forms is delivered by FormSubmit (formsubmit.co), a form-delivery service. It forwards the details you enter — your name and surname, email address, the service you selected and the page the request was sent from — to our inbox at info@bfaaccounting.net. FormSubmit processes this information only to deliver your request and may do so outside Georgia (see section 12).
9. Google Analytics
The Website may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve Website performance and user experience. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about Website usage. The operation of analytics technologies is subject to the Website's cookie settings and applicable consent requirements.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including rights to:
- obtain information about the processing of your personal data;
- request access to your personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion or destruction of personal data where legally applicable;
- request restriction of processing where applicable;
- object to certain processing activities where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- exercise other rights provided by applicable data protection legislation.
To exercise applicable rights or ask a privacy-related question, contact us at: info@bfaaccounting.net
12. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers used by BFA may process or store information outside Georgia. Where personal data is transferred internationally, BFA will take the measures required by applicable Georgian data protection legislation.
13. Children's Privacy
The Website is intended for general business and professional audiences and is not specifically directed toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the Website for purposes unrelated to the services provided.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or applicable legal requirements. The latest version will be published on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date.
15. Contact
For questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: BFA Accounting LLC, 116 Akaki Tsereteli Ave, Tbilisi 0119, Georgia. Email: info@bfaaccounting.net