At DEB Chartered Accountants, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).



1. Who We Are

DEB Chartered Accountants is a registered accounting practice based in Barnsley. We provide accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data from you:

• Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email address.
• Financial Information: Income, expenses, tax details, and other financial records.
• Business Information: If you are a business client, we may collect details about your business structure, transactions, and financial performance.
• Other Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide to us in the course of our services.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide accounting and financial services.
• To manage our client relationships and communicate with you.
• To comply with our legal obligations, such as tax reporting and audits.
• To improve our services and personalize your experience.
• To respond to any queries or requests you may have.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure encryption, access control, and regular security assessments.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy and to comply with our legal obligations. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal limitations.
• Restriction: You can request a restriction on the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at davideb@deb-accountants.co.uk

7. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., cloud storage providers, tax filing services). We ensure that all third parties we work with comply with GDPR and have appropriate data protection practices in place.

8. Cookies

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

DEB Chartered Accountants

Davideb@deb-accountants.co.uk
www.deb-accountants.co.uk