Privacy Policy
Fairview Financial Consultants
Website: www.financialconsultants.sc
Email: enquiries@ffc.sc
Phone: +248 2830323
Last updated: December 5, 2025
1. Introduction
Fairview Financial Consultants (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage our services.
This Policy complies with the Data Protection Act 2003 of Seychelles, and other applicable laws governing the handling of personal information.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you visit our site or contact us, you may provide:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name
- Documents uploaded through contact forms or WhatsApp integrations
- Service-related information (e.g., bookkeeping requirements, tax documents, financial statements)
B. Information We Collect Automatically
We may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Time spent on site
We use industry-standard analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience.
C. Financial & Sensitive Information
Where you engage our accounting, tax, or advisory services, we may receive documents containing:
- Accounting records
- Tax filings
- Identification documents
- Bank statements
- Corporate information
This information is kept strictly confidential and processed only for the purpose of delivering services to you.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide accounting, tax, advisory, and related services
- Respond to enquiries and schedule consultations
- Verify identity for compliance purposes
- Maintain proper business records
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with Seychelles laws and regulatory obligations, including AML/CFT considerations
- Send relevant updates, insights, or newsletters (if you subscribe)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Seychelles law, we may process your personal information based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud)
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only with:
- Service providers who support our operations (e.g., Zoho, email hosting, cloud storage)
- Regulatory authorities where legally required (e.g., Seychelles Revenue Commission, Financial Intelligence Unit — only when necessary)
- Professional partners or subcontractors (only with your explicit consent)
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.
6. International Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., Zoho applications) may store data outside Seychelles.
We ensure that such providers maintain adequate data protection safeguards consistent with international standards.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal and financial information only as long as necessary to:
- Deliver services
- Meet regulatory, tax, and record-keeping obligations
- Resolve disputes
Typical retention for accounting records: 7 years, unless law requires otherwise.
8. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted storage
- Secure access controls
- Limited personnel access
- Secure document transmission procedures
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where legally permissible)
- Withdraw consent
- Object to certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, email enquiries@ffc.sc .
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve browsing experience
- Analyse traffic
- Personalise content
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partners, regulators).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Latest version will always be posted on this website.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, contact:
Fairview Financial Consultants
Email: enquiries@ffc.sc
Phone: +248 2830323
