This notice outlines how Accord Accounting Services Limited collects and utilizes personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant UK Data Protection Legislation. Please review this notice carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we handle it.
About Us
Accord Accounting Services Limited is an accountancy and tax advisory firm registered in England and Wales under number: 15042922. Our registered office is located at 1162 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, England, UB4 8JB. For the purposes of Data Protection Legislation and this notice, we serve as the ‘data controller,’ responsible for determining the use of personal data. Data Protection Officer details can be found in the ‘Contact Us’ section below.
What Information Do We Collect from You?
The personal information we collect varies based on the services you engage us to provide. It may include your name, address, telephone number, email address, Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number, National Insurance number, bank account details, IP address, website visit history, and access timestamps.
How Is Your Information Utilised?
Depending on the services you engage us for, we may use your personal information to:
- Contact you via post, email, or phone.
- Verify your identity as required.
- Understand your needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Maintain records in line with legal obligations.
- Process financial transactions.
- Prevent and detect crime, fraud, or corruption.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the collected purposes, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Who Has Access to Your Information?
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties for marketing purposes. Our staff with access to your information adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
Transferring Personal Data Outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
We do not transfer personal data collected about you outside of the EEA.
Data Security
We employ reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure of personal data. Access is limited to employees, agents, contractors, and third parties with a legitimate need-to-know basis, subject to confidentiality obligations.
Data Sharing
We share personal data with third parties when required by law, for relationship administration, or with legitimate interests. These third parties include IT and cloud service providers who follow security protocols to safeguard your data.
Changes to This Notice
Any future changes to our privacy notice will be updated on this page. This privacy notice was last updated on 7th October 2023.
Contact Us
For inquiries or information about your personal data processing, please contact our Data Protection Point of Contact, Minesh Vasavada, Director, at minesh@accordaccountingservices.co.uk.