1. Introduction

Adam Accountancy Limited (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our online tax return filing service (“Service”).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information about you:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, National Insurance number, and any other information you provide when using our Service.

Financial Information: Information related to your tax return filing status, income, expenses, and other financial data required to complete your tax return.

Payment Information: PayPal details or other payment information provided to process your payment for the tax return filing Service.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data collected through cookies or similar technologies when you visit our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To prepare and submit your tax return filing to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Payment Processing: To process payments for our Service via PayPal.

Communication: To contact you regarding your tax return filing, updates to our Service, or respond to your inquiries.

Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining accurate records for tax and accounting purposes.

Website Improvement: To analyze usage of our website and improve the user experience.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing our Service. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal request, such as court order, or government investigation.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once your tax return has been submitted to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), we will delete your personal information from our systems. This means that if you wish to use our Service again in the future, you will need to re-enter your personal details. Any information that is no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@uktaxassist.co.uk.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and provide targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or other appropriate methods. Your continued use of the Service after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

registration@adamaccountancy.co.uk