Effective Date: March 01, 2026
Last Updated: April 01, 2026
F. Mar Professional Corporation (“F. Mar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, fmar.ca, and through related communications, consultations, forms, newsletters, events, and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain personal information when you visit our website, contact us, request information, subscribe to updates, register for an event, or engage with us in connection with our professional services.
1. Who We Are
F. Mar Professional Corporation is a boutique professional accounting and tax advisory firm based in Calgary, Alberta.
Contact Information
F. Mar Professional Corporation
Bankers Hall West Tower
Unit 1008, 888 3 St. SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5
Email: info@fmar.ca
Phone: +1 403-806-4060
Website: https://fmar.ca/
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:
- our website;
- our contact and consultation request forms;
- event registration or RSVP forms;
- newsletter or marketing sign-up forms;
- email, phone, and other communications with us; and
- any other digital or offline interaction that links to or references this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from our website. Those third parties have their own privacy practices and policies.
3. Personal Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information:
Information you provide directly
- first name and last name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- company or organization name;
- professional title;
- subject matter or topic of inquiry;
- information you include in a message, intake form, booking request, or consultation request;
- event registration details;
- any documents or information you voluntarily submit to us.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- referring website;
- pages visited;
- date and time of access; and
- general usage and analytics information.
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- help our website function properly;
- remember user preferences;
- understand website traffic and usage patterns;
- improve website performance and user experience; and
- support security and troubleshooting.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings and, where implemented, through our website’s cookie banner or preference tools.
4. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect, use, and disclose personal information for purposes such as:
- responding to inquiries and requests;
- scheduling or administering consultations;
- communicating with prospective, current, or former clients;
- providing information about our services, events, insights, or updates where permitted by law;
- sending newsletters or other communications where you have consented or where otherwise permitted by law;
- administering and improving our website;
- maintaining internal business records;
- protecting the security and integrity of our systems;
- complying with legal, regulatory, ethical, insurance, and professional obligations; and
- establishing, exercising, or defending legal rights.
We will limit collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
5. Consent
By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
Where required, we will request your express consent, including where you:
- submit a contact or consultation request form;
- subscribe to receive newsletters, updates, or event notifications;
- request to be contacted about our services or events; or
- otherwise opt in to receive communications from us.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal, regulatory, contractual, or professional restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain information or services to you.
6. Marketing Communications and CASL Compliance
If you opt in to receive newsletters, updates, event notices, or other commercial electronic messages from us, we may send those communications in accordance with applicable law.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:
- clicking the unsubscribe link in the email, where available; or
- contacting us at info@fmar.ca.
Even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still contact you regarding administrative, service-related, legal, or transactional matters where permitted.
7. How We May Disclose Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose personal information only as reasonably necessary in the following circumstances:
- to service providers who support website hosting, analytics, email delivery, scheduling, document management, IT support, or other business operations;
- to professional advisors, insurers, auditors, or legal counsel;
- where disclosure is required or permitted by law, court order, subpoena, regulatory requirement, or professional obligation;
- in connection with a corporate transaction, reorganization, financing, merger, or sale of all or part of our business, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections; or
- with your consent or at your direction.
We require service providers handling personal information on our behalf to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
8. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and as needed to comply with legal, regulatory, insurance, tax, accounting, professional, and recordkeeping obligations.
When personal information is no longer required, we will securely destroy, delete, anonymize, or de-identify it, as appropriate.
9. Safeguards
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Cross-Border Processing
Some third-party service providers may store or process personal information outside Alberta or outside Canada. Where this occurs, personal information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities in that jurisdiction.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- request access to personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
- withdraw consent to certain uses of your information;
- unsubscribe from commercial electronic communications; and
- inquire about our privacy practices.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information in Section 14 below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults, business owners, families, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate authorization.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media pages, or external platforms. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
14. Privacy Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
Privacy Contact
F. Mar Professional Corporation
Email: info@fmar.ca
Phone: +1 403-806-4060
Mailing Address: Bankers Hall West Tower, Unit 1008, 888 3 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or website changes. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by law.