Last updated: January 2024
Introduction
Fast Accounting Services Limited ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
Personal Data
When you engage our services or contact us, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as your:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Business address
- Financial information necessary for providing accounting services
Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our accounting services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send you technical notices and support messages
- Comply with legal obligations
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
- Professional Advisers: With our professional advisers, including lawyers and auditors, where necessary
- HMRC and Regulatory Bodies: As required for tax returns and regulatory compliance
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Accounting records are typically retained for a minimum of 6 years in accordance with HMRC requirements.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (in certain circumstances)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@fast-accounts.co.uk
- Phone: 01525 717661
- Address: Fast Accounting Services Limited, Unit 15 Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XT