GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Path Accountants Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://staging.pathaccountantsltd.co.uk or engage with our services.
We are committed to protecting your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
Path Accountants Ltd is the data controller for the personal data you provide to us.
Registered Office: [Insert Office Address]
Company Number: [Insert Registration Number]
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
| Type of Data | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity Data | Name, job title, company name |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number, physical address |
| Financial Data | Billing details, payment records (if applicable) |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, cookies |
| Usage Data | Page visits, site navigation history |
| Communication Data | Emails, form submissions, chat interactions |
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data via:
Contact and service enquiry forms
Email or phone communication
Website cookies and analytics tools
Client onboarding and service provision
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you have given clear permission for us to process your data
Contract: To perform our contractual obligations with you
Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements (e.g., HMRC)
Legitimate Interests: To manage our business, provide support, and improve services
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Provide professional services such as accounting, tax, and advisory
Respond to inquiries or requests
Send service-related communications
Improve our website and client experience
Fulfill legal and compliance duties
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
Professional service providers (e.g., IT support, email marketing)
Regulatory bodies and authorities when legally required
Subcontractors or consultants involved in delivering services (bound by confidentiality)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
7. International Transfers
We do not routinely transfer your data outside the UK or EEA. If required, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
8. Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your data, including:
SSL encryption
Secure servers and cloud storage
Password-protected systems
Staff confidentiality agreements
9. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary, usually:
6 years for financial and legal records (in line with HMRC regulations)
Shorter or longer periods depending on the nature of services or legal requirements
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Data Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw Consent – at any time (if we rely on your consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email].
11. Cookies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Read our full Cookie Policy for details.
12. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we use your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to the:
