Privacy Policy

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BlueSky Accounts is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit blueskyaccounts.co.uk or use our accounting services.

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We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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By using this website or engaging our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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Who We Are

BlueSky Accounts [BLUE SKY BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTS LIMITED]
Email: info@blueskyaccounts.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 7840 914086

BlueSky Accounts acts as the Data Controller for the personal data we collect.

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you contact us, engage our services, or communicate with us. This may include your full name, contact details such as email address, telephone number and postal address, your business name and company details, as well as financial, tax, and accounting information necessary for us to provide professional services. Where required for regulatory compliance, we may also collect identification documents to satisfy anti-money laundering obligations.

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We collect this information so that we can provide accounting and tax services, communicate effectively with you, fulfil our contractual obligations, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including those set by HMRC and relevant supervisory bodies.

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In addition to information you provide directly, we may automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website. This can include your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and general usage data collected through cookies. This information helps us understand how our website is used, improve performance and functionality, and maintain security.

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Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data in accordance with UK data protection legislation. In most cases, processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, or in order to take steps at your request before entering into a contract. We may also process personal data where it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, such as meeting tax reporting and record-keeping requirements.

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In certain circumstances, we rely on our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. Where required, such as for certain marketing communications, we will rely on your consent.

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How We Share Your Data

We treat your personal information as confidential and do not sell or rent your data to third parties. However, we may share your information where necessary to deliver our services or comply with legal obligations.

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This may include sharing information with HMRC or other regulatory authorities, professional advisers such as legal or compliance consultants, and trusted third-party service providers including cloud accounting software providers, secure data storage providers, IT support services, and website hosting providers. All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

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Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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As an accounting practice, we are typically required to retain certain records for a minimum of six years in accordance with UK legislation and HMRC requirements. When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.

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Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to safeguard data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Access to personal and financial information is restricted to authorised personnel and is protected through secure systems and processes.

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Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal data. These include the right to request access to the information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data, and in certain circumstances, to request erasure or restriction of processing.

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You may also have the right to object to certain types of processing and to request the transfer of your data to another service provider where technically feasible. Requests relating to your data rights can be made by contacting us using the details provided above.

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If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and improve functionality. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised version will take effect from the date of publication.