Privacy Policy

BDE Accountants
Last updated: 09.05.2025

At BDE Accountants, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who We Are

BDE Accountants
Europa House, Barcroft Street, Bury, BL9 5BT
Email: jafar@bdeaccountants.co.uk
Phone: 0161 705 4389

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Name, business name, job title
Contact details (email address, telephone number, postal address)
Financial and tax information
Identification documents (for anti-money laundering checks)
IP address and website usage data (if you use our website)

How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your data to:

Provide our accountancy and tax services
Respond to enquiries and manage client relationships
Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
Send you service updates or relevant information
Improve our services and website

We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual necessity – to fulfil our obligations in delivering accountancy services
Legal obligation – for compliance with laws and regulations
Legitimate interests – such as improving services or preventing fraud
Consent – where required, such as for marketing communications

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

HMRC and other relevant authorities
Our trusted subcontractors or service providers (e.g. cloud software providers) under confidentiality agreements
Regulators, where legally required

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data and protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil our contractual and legal obligations
Comply with regulatory requirements (typically 6–7 years for financial records)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For more information or to exercise your rights, contact us at jafar@bdeaccountants.co.uk.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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