Effective Date: 22.06.2017

At HSJ Global Edge, safeguarding your information is fundamental to our service philosophy. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance across all jurisdictions in which we operate. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to managing, protecting, and using your data in the context of our outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance services.

1. Privacy Commitment and Data Stewardship

We recognise the trust placed in us when handling sensitive financial and operational data. Our data governance framework ensures:

• Full transparency in data collection and usage

• Processing of client data in a lawful, fair, and responsible manner

• Alignment with global regulatory standards and industry best practices
  

This policy details how we collect, process, protect, and manage data entrusted to us by clients, partners, and stakeholders.

2. Data Collection and Purpose of Use

HSJ Global Edge collects and processes only the data that is essential to deliver contracted services efficiently and securely. This may include:

• Financial and operational records (e.g., ledgers, invoices, reconciliations)

• Professional and business contact information

• System credentials or access tokens provided to facilitate remote services

• Any additional information required to meet agreed service deliverables

We do not sell, lease, or distribute your data to third parties for commercial purposes.

 3. Information Security and Risk Controls

Information security is deeply embedded in our operating model. HSJ Global Edge implements a robust security architecture to protect client data throughout its lifecycle. Key measures include:

• Mandatory non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) signed by all personnel prior to engagement

• Firewall-protected and continuously monitored work environments with controlled user access

• No local data storage — all activities are executed within controlled, auditable cloud-based ecosystems

• Wherever applicable, we operate directly on client-hosted environments via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or similar secure channels to ensure zero data displacement

• Regular security assessments, infrastructure reviews, and adherence to internal IT governance protocols

These controls are designed to deliver operational resilience, data integrity, and complete audit traceability.

4. Transparency and Client Rights

At HSJ Global Edge, we maintain a commitment to open communication and data transparency. As part of our obligations, you are entitled to:

• Request access to data maintained on your behalf

• Seek corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

• Request erasure or restriction of data, subject to legal or regulatory retention obligations

• Receive clarity on how your data is managed, stored, and secured
  
• For any data-related requests or concerns, you may contact our data privacy office at

Info@hsjandassociates.com