Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

1st Accountants LTD ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and contact details
• Business information and financial documents
• Communication preferences
• Payment information for our services
• Any other information you choose to provide

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our accounting services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Comply with legal obligations and HMRC requirements
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues

4. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All financial information is encrypted and stored securely in compliance with UK GDPR regulations.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• HMRC and other tax authorities as required by law
• Professional advisors and service providers who assist us
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (typically 6 years for accounting records under UK law).

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: