Privacy Policy

This is the privacy policy of Blethan Accountancy Limited. This privacy policy explains how we collect and use personal information about you.

For the purpose of the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the 'Data Controller' for the processing of data collected by this site is Blethan Accountancy Limited. Blethan Accountancy Limited is also the Data Controller in respect of any personal data served as content by this site.

What personal information we collect

The personal data we collect can include:

• Your full name;
• your postal address;
• telephone number(s);
• email address;
• records of your correspondence with us;
• proof of identity; and
• information you enter onto the Website.

Where we collect personal information from

We collect information whenever you interact with us, for example if you provide us with your details for any reason (through our Website or otherwise).

How we use your personal information

The purposes for which personal information is processed may include any or all of the following 

• deliver services and meet legal responsibilities
• verify identity where this is required
• communication by post, email or telephone
• understand needs and how they may be met
• maintain records
• process financial transactions
• prevent and detect crime, fraud or corruption

Who we share your personal information with

We do not share any personal information we collect on you with any other organisations or individuals. We keep all information you provide to us completely confidential, no matter how or why you provide it. No personal information will be provided to any third party, except for in the unusual event that we are required to do so by law.

How long we retain your personal information for

We will keep your personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed, in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.

Holding personal information outside the EEA

The information we collect from you may be transferred to and processed and/or stored at a destination outside the UK.

Using our website

By using any of the forms on our website, you implicitly agree to be bound by our privacy policy and legal disclaimer.

We take all reasonable precautions to protect any personal data that our users may input via this website. We cannot, however, be responsible for loss or misuse of personal data which is intercepted or otherwise accessed by unauthorised persons. We therefore exclude all liability for this.

Your rights

Access to your information

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information about you that we hold. 

Correcting your information

We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date and you may ask us to correct any personal information about you that you believe does not meet these standards.

Deletion of your information 

You have the right to ask us to delete personal information about you where:

• You consider that we no longer require the information for the purposes for which it was obtained.
• We are using that information with your consent and you have withdrawn your consent – see Withdrawing consent to using your information below.
• You have validly objected to our use of your personal information – see Objecting to how we may use your information below.
• Our use of your personal information is contrary to law or our other legal obligations.

Objecting to how we may use your information

You have the right at any time to require us to stop using your personal information for direct marketing purposes.  In addition, where we use your personal information to perform tasks carried out in the public interest then, if you ask us to, we will stop using that personal information unless there are overriding legitimate grounds to continue.

Restricting how we may use your information

In some cases, you may ask us to restrict how we use your personal information.  This right might apply, for example, where we are checking the accuracy of personal information about you that we hold or assessing the validity of any objection you have made to our use of your information.  The right might also apply where this is no longer a basis for using your personal information but you don't want us to delete the data.  Where this right to validly exercised, we may only use the relevant personal information with your consent, for legal claims or where there are other public interest grounds to do so.

Automated processing

If we use your personal information on an automated basis to make decisions which significantly affect you, you have the right to ask that the decision be reviewed by an individual to whom you may make representations and contest the decision.  This right only applies where we use your information with your consent or as part of a contractual relationship with you. 

Withdrawing consent using your information

Where we use your personal information with your consent you may withdraw that consent at any time and we will stop using your personal information for the purpose(s) for which consent was given.

Please contact us as set out in the Contact information and further advice section if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

Changes to our privacy statement

We keep this privacy statement under regular review and will place any updates on this website. 

This privacy statement was last updated on 28 April 2025.

Contact information and further advice

Please use the contact us form on the homepage for any queries.
 

Complaints

We seek to resolve directly all complaints about how we handle personal information but you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office.