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1.Introduction

 

Welcome to Sprouting Accounting, a professional accounting and advisory practice dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals with their financial and tax needs. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. We handle your data in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

2. Information We Collect​

 

2.1 Personal Information

 

We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, business name, financial or tax information, identification documents required for compliance checks, and any information submitted through contact forms, onboarding forms, or direct communication with us.

 

2.2 Technical Information

 

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically. This can include your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring or exit pages, device type, operating system, date and time of your visit, and general website usage data. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve user experience.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the personal information we collect to provide accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and advisory services. We may also use your information to personalise your experience, respond to enquiries, process transactions, manage client relationships, and provide customer support. Additionally, we use personal data to meet legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering checks and professional compliance obligations. From time to time, we may contact you to request feedback, provide service updates, or follow up on communications made via email, phone, or website enquiries.

 

4. How We Protect Your Information

 

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. These measures include the use of secure cloud-based accounting and document management systems, encrypted data storage, controlled system access, regular monitoring for security vulnerabilities, and confidentiality training for staff members.

 

5. Use of Cookies

 

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and improve website performance. Cookies help us analyse website traffic, understand visitor behaviour, and remember user preferences. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.

 

6. Sharing Your Information

 

We do not sell or trade your personal information to external organisations. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. This may include regulatory bodies such as HM Revenue & Customs, professional advisers, software providers, payroll providers, IT hosting services, and financial institutions.

All third parties we work with are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

 

7. Third-Party Websites

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or data practices of third-party websites.

 

8. Data Retention

 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Accounting, tax, and financial records are generally retained for a minimum period of six years in accordance with UK regulations and professional standards.

 

9. Your Rights

 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to request access to your personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to how your data is processed, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you can contact us using the details provided below.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. Any updates will be published on this page.

 

11. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us using the details below:

Sprouting Accounting
124-128 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX
info@sproutingaccounting.co.uk
www.sproutingaccounting.co.uk