Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Brightson Accounting Limited ("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 may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, business details when you contact us or use our services
• Financial Information: Tax returns, business accounts, and other financial documents you provide for accounting services
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide professional accounting and tax services
• Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (HMRC, Companies House, etc.)
• Improve our website and services
• Send service updates and important notices

4. Data Protection & Security

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal and financial information for as long as required by UK law. For accounting records, this is typically 6 years from the end of the financial year. Tax records are retained for at least 5 years after the 31st January submission deadline.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

7. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third parties necessary for providing our services, including cloud accounting software providers, HMRC, and Companies House. We ensure all third parties comply with UK data protection laws.

8. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Professional Standards

As FCCA and MAAT qualified accountants, we adhere to strict professional confidentiality requirements under ACCA and AAT codes of ethics. Your information is treated with the highest level of professional confidentiality.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

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

Email: info@brightsonaccounting.co.uk
Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Service area: Serving Wolverhampton and the West Midlands