Privacy Policy – J P Accountancy Services
Last updated:
March 2026
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J P Accountancy Services is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you use our website or engage our services.
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
J P Accountancy Services provides accountancy and financial services to individuals and businesses.
Website: www.jpaccountancyservices.co.uk
Email: jen@jpaccountancyservices.co.uk
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the email address above.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide to us
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Name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Postal address
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Business details
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Financial and tax information required to provide our services
Information collected automatically
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited on our website
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Website usage data through cookies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Provide accountancy and tax services
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Communicate with you regarding enquiries or services
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Prepare financial records, tax returns and related documents
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Manage our business and maintain records
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Improve our website and services
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on include:
Contract
Processing is necessary to provide accountancy services requested by you.
Legal obligation
Processing is necessary to comply with HMRC and other regulatory requirements.
Legitimate interests
Processing is necessary to operate and improve our business.
Consent
Where we send marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time).
5. Sharing Your Information
We will only share your personal data where necessary and appropriate. This may include sharing information with:
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
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Software providers used for accounting and tax services
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IT service providers and website hosting providers
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Professional advisers where required
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
These measures include secure systems, password protection and restricted access to confidential information.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting and reporting requirements.
Accountancy records are typically retained for a minimum of 6 years to comply with HMRC regulations.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request erasure of your data where appropriate
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request transfer of your data (data portability)
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
jen@jpaccountancyservices.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Information Commissioner’s Office
Website: https://ico.org.uk
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow certain website functions to operate properly.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of other websites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.