Privacy Policy

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At ASY Accountants, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, transparently, and in line with UK data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage with our services.

Who We Are

ASY Accountants is a UK-based accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services to individuals and businesses across the UK.

For the purposes of data protection law, ASY Accountants is the data controller of your personal information.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name
• Address
• Financial and tax-related information (where relevant to our services)
• Any information you provide when contacting us or engaging our services

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and usage data

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide accounting, tax, and advisory services
• Respond to enquiries and contact requests
• Communicate with you about our services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our website and services
• Manage our relationship with you as a client

We only use your data where there is a lawful basis to do so.

Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity – to deliver our services
• Legal obligation – to comply with HMRC and regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our business
• Consent – where you have explicitly given it

How We Store & Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including:

• Secure systems and access controls
• Data encryption where appropriate
• Restricted access to authorised personnel only

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, and business requirements.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data only where necessary, including with:

• HMRC and other regulatory bodies
• Professional advisers (where required)
• Trusted service providers who support our operations

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent applies)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

ASY Accountants

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📞 Phone: [Insert phone number]